A man has launched a hunger strike at a police station, demanding a solution to the harassment caused by a drug addict after authorities failed to take action.
Mohamed Saeed, who began his protest this morning at the Adam Haleem Building in Henveiru, told Adhadhu that he resorted to a hunger strike because no solution has been provided despite his repeated complaints.
Saeed said that the individual in question, a drug addict, has been causing distress to residents and commuters on Henveiru Kashimaa Hingun and Dhoohimeri Magu. Despite the ongoing harassment, he said no intervention has been made to date.
"It has been six months since I came here and gave my statement. I have been continuously reporting this issue for a year and a half. I have even submitted over 20 videos to the police Drug Enforcement Department (DED). I even took this matter to the Minister, and two months have passed since then as well," Saeed said.
He identified the individual causing the public nuisance as Ahmed Fairash. Adhadhu has confirmed that Fairash previously spent 15 days in custody earlier this year for allegedly issuing death threats to another person.
"He suddenly throws water or oil onto the street. He takes the WAMCO road barriers from the end of Sosun Magu and blocks the street so people can't enter. He screams the foulest language even when people are walking by with small children," Saeed added.
Saeed declared that he will not end his hunger strike at the police station until a permanent solution is found.
