Minister of Home Affairs, Sheikh Imran Abdulla, has said that consequent effects of illegitimate thought when conducting activities can be found at Maldives Police Service (MPS).

The Minister spoke at “Avas Hukuru” program today and said that political influence creeping its way into the police institution is a manner of expanding particular people’s hold. He also said that such actions operate outside of the law of MPS.

Sheikh Imran advised that there should therefore be no political influence in the institution of Maldives Police Service. He assured that he would work towards not allowing the opportunity for him or any other party from extending political influence over the institution.

The Minister said that his work with the institution begins with the aim of ensuring that the MPS have the respect and trust of the people. He noted that God-willing, the leadership at Maldives Police Services are prepared to do so and said that the work is being carried out to achieve this.