Surging police complaints plague Male' City

ChatGPT summary: In the first quarter of this year, Maldives’ capital Male' City recorded over 2,000 police complaints, with a total of 2,520 cases reported. The majority of incidents occurred in the Maafannu ward, followed by Henveiru, Mahchangoalhi, Galolhu, and Hulhumale'. While 826 cases have been closed by the police, only 45 have been submitted for prosecution to the Prosecutor General's Office after investigation completion. This disparity raises concerns about the efficiency of the criminal justice system. Male' is now facing the urgent need for streamlined procedures and effective law enforcement strategies to address the surge in police complaints. FULL STORY from The Maldives Journal