The Criminal Court last night released Hassaan Ali of Faresmaathoda in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, identified by police as one of the country’s most dangerous gangsters.
Hassaan has previously been arrested 13 times for violent assault and robbery, with two cases sent to the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO).
Police arrested Hassaan last month for alleged assault during a special operation conducted to avoid potential clashes between gangs after the fatal stabbing of 21 year-old Ahusan Basheer in March.
After keeping Hassan in pre-trial detention for several days he was released by the Criminal Court to house arrest, but was arrested again shortly afterward.
The Criminal Court at the time extended his detention for three days, and after keeping Hassaan in pre-trial detention for a further three days he was released when he was presented to the court by police requesting an extension of detention.
While Hassaan was on his way home from the court he was arrested yet again and taken to court by police, who requested yet another extension of detention. This time the judge ordered Hassan be placed under house arrest.
Local media have reported that police are now watching Hassaan’s house as on several occasions persons kept under house arrest have fled.
Meanwhile, the Prosecutor General brought criminal charges against Hassaan for his involvement in a fight that occurred in Boduthakurufaanu Magu on December 3, 2010.
In court this morning, Hassaan denied the charges and invoked his right for a lawyer, which the judge provided him.
Police requested the court allow them to keep Hassan in detention in a place of their choosing for the duration of the trial. The decision is pending.
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Wait.. Someone charged of murder is being released to house arrest??!?! Without any bail?! Are you kidding me? What is going on??
perhaps the bail money went straight into the judge's pocket
Skinny dipper: 6 months prison.
Serial killer: house arrest with home security and all other luxuries.
Ah, paradise...
PATHETIC...what else can we say. ? this place is PATHETIC.
how many dollars from drugs mafia judge take as a bribe in this case?
police demanding 'suspect' to be held in 'detention' in a place of their choosing for the duration of the trial---hmm is this legal? or another Guantanamo in the making?
the judges are more afraid of gangsters than passing adequate sentences.. thats whats happening
He's not a murderer you fools... If there is no strong evidence judge or president cannot do a thing... Wat do u guys know?. Sitting there in front of ur pc wid ur mouths open.. Ps ps open ur eyes nd luk withinn...try understanding law nd thn say wat u wanna sayy