Opposition MP Ahmed Mahloof was summoned today to the police headquarters for questioning over a sit-in organized by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on June 12.
Police arrested Mahloof at 3:30am on June 13 from Majeedhee Magu, but he was released by the criminal court the following day. He was was accused of obstructing police duty.
The opposition is protesting over the imprisonment of ex-president Mohamed Nasheed and ex-defence minister Mohamed Nazim. Some 2000 people took part in the June 12 sit-in.
Mahloof was not available for comment at the time of going to press.
A police spokesperson said Mahloof was summoned to police over an ongoing investigation, but declined to comment further.
A total of 12 people were arrested in the early hours of the morning, but were all released by the criminal court.
The police cracked down on the protest after protesters refused a police order to stop using megaphone and go home by midnight.
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