Male: Indian High Commissioner in Maldives Rajeev Shahare's car was attacked by unidentified persons in capital Male today. No one was injured in the incident. The police commissioner has assured Indian diplomats that no effort will be spared to catch the suspects. The car's windscreen was damaged by what's thought to be 'objects' thrown by the motorcyclists.
Reacting to the attack, President Waheed's spokesperson Masood Imad told NDTV, "It's a grievous, regrettable incident. We will make sure that no attacks on Indians take place and we will catch the suspects."
Former President Nasheed issued a statement saying, "I condemn the vandalism of the Indian High commissioner's car and call on the government to launch an investigation immediately."
Sources also say that a top diplomat's vehicle was stopped a few weeks back and he was allowed to proceed only after about 20 minutes. Those sources add the car then didn't have diplomatic license plates and was connected to Indian company GMR - that was evicted from Male in December 2012.
Ex-President Nasheed had also taken refuge in the High Commission for almost two weeks when an arrest warrant was issued against him earlier this year. He emerged only after the international community and India pushed for free, fair and inclusive elections.
Reacting to the attack, President Waheed's spokesperson Masood Imad told NDTV, "It's a grievous, regrettable incident. We will make sure that no attacks on Indians take place and we will catch the suspects."
Former President Nasheed issued a statement saying, "I condemn the vandalism of the Indian High commissioner's car and call on the government to launch an investigation immediately."
Sources also say that a top diplomat's vehicle was stopped a few weeks back and he was allowed to proceed only after about 20 minutes. Those sources add the car then didn't have diplomatic license plates and was connected to Indian company GMR - that was evicted from Male in December 2012.
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Ex-President Nasheed had also taken refuge in the High Commission for almost two weeks when an arrest warrant was issued against him earlier this year. He emerged only after the international community and India pushed for free, fair and inclusive elections.
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