PG to appeal acquittal in ex-PG Shameem attack
Judge Ibrahim Ihsan cited issues with the prosecution’s evidence, particularly the CCTV footage submitted as the main evidence in the case.
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The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has decided to appeal the Criminal Court's decision to acquit seven individuals accused of attempting to murder former Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem.
The incident took place on the morning of 31 January last year. The seven individuals were charged with attempted murder using a sharp weapon. The accused are:
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Midhath Adam, 24
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Mohamed Jazlan, 22
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Ahmed Maisaan Hashim, 20
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Shamaal Hussain, 21
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Zayan Nasir, 23
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Rajwan Latheef, 22
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Aban Abdul Hannan, 23
The Criminal Court issued a not-guilty verdict in April. Judge Ibrahim Ihsan cited issues with the prosecution’s evidence, particularly the CCTV footage submitted as the main evidence in the case. According to the judgement:
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The CCTV footage did not match the time of the incident.
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The prosecution did not clarify how the time discrepancy was identified during the investigation and prosecution stages.
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While the evidence was admitted, it was determined to carry low evidentiary weight in proving guilt.
According to the charges presented by the prosecution:
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Midhath is accused of planning the attack and being present in the area at the time of the incident.
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Jazlan allegedly transported Midhath to the location near Noor Mosque to carry out the attack.
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Maisaan is accused of facilitating the attack.
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The remaining four suspects were reportedly waiting in a car near the mosque until the attack occurred.
