Crime can only be prevented and reduced by working together-Ameen Faisal        

National Crime Prevention Committee convened by President Mohamed Nasheed to oversee prevention of assault using lethal weapons, battery, murder, gang related violence and other organised crime at the national level has met with People´s Majlis yesterday.

National Security Advisor and Chairperson of the National Crime Prevention Committee Ameen Faisal, in his opening remarks at the meeting held at the Secretariat of the Peoples’ Majlis yesterday afternoon, underlined that if all concerned parties work together then serious crimes in the country will be prevented and reduced.

Members of the Peoples’ Majlis assured the Committee of their cooperation in the government´s efforts to reduce and prevent serious and violent crimes in the country.

Discussions during the meeting at the People’s Majlis were focused on implementing immediate preventive measures to reduce violent crime.

The Parliaments’ National Security Committee and Crime Prevention Committee highlighted the need for unceasingly effort by three powers of the state to gain public trust and enhance community morale.

Moreover, adopting legislation for effective prosecution was also deliberated by members of the Majlis.