Bahrain orders investigation after opposition party claims 10 million dollars stolen in raids since last year
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Bahrain orders investigation after opposition party claims 10 million dollars stolen in raids since last year
MANAMA, July 29(Xinhua) -- Bahrain's interior minister ordered a speedy investigation related to string of alleged violations committed by policemen.
Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said they were committed to deal with human rights cases "with transparency and to find the truth behind the allegations that affected the reputation of police and the public security personnel."
The minister said that law enforcement organization maintained security and did not attack or violate the citizens' rights or the sanctity of their homes as the protection of human rights was on top of the ministry's priorities and efforts.
The investigation follows after the launch of Gangs of Darkness Campaign by Bahrain's largest opposition party, Al Wefaq National Islamic Society.
Former Al Wefaq MP Khalil Al Marzooq claimed in a meeting recently that police forces stole over 10 million U.S. dollars during their raids last year.
"The total amount stolen by police forces during the national safety period exceeds 10 million dollars, whilst as many as 270 houses have been raided during June and July 2012," he alleged.
Al Marzooq further claimed that over the past two months (June and July) Al Wefaq's documentation department found that 270 houses had been raided, robbed or vandalized.
"Ten million dollars have been stolen during such raids, including cash, electronic equipment, appliances and property," he claimed.
He further called for support from the UN and the International community and condemn actions by those behind the acts in Bahrain. Enditem
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