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Man arrested for threatening to bomb Indian High Commission
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MALE, 04 July 2021, (TON): Police have arrested a man for threatening to bomb the Indian High Commission in Male’.
The suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Maldivian male, was arrested under court order.
The arrest comes amid heightened security at the Indian High Commission and the Chinese Embassy following threats on social media to bomb the Indian High Commission and demonstrate in front of the Chinese Embassy.
The threat to bomb the Indian High Commission is under investigation by the Serious and Organized Crime Department.
In a statement announcing the arrest, police warned that incitement to violence and destruction of property are criminal offenses, and will be investigated and taken action against.
Police also expressed concern some online media outlets were disseminating information in a manner that defends and encourages threats to security of foreign diplomatic missions and disrupts diplomatic relations.
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