Pres. appeals for public support in gov’ts efforts to address escalating gang violence

Underlining the joint effort by all relevant government agencies to prevent the escalating violent crime in the country, President Mohamed Nasheed said every Maldivian had a duty to prevent crime and restore society´s safety and security.

He appealed all Maldivians to cooperate with the concerned parties in their battle against crime and restore safety in the country.

President Nasheed appealed for public support and cooperation in the government´s efforts through the National Crime Prevention Committee to address the escalating number of violent, serious and organised crime in the country.

The President formed the National Crime Prevention Committee in March to oversee and coordinate the efforts of three state powers and the relevant authorities of the government to prevent crime.

The Committee, on Thursday, broadcast a television programme on MNBC One to inform the public on results of its engagements with state powers and the government authorities on prevention of serious and organised crime.