Adhaalath Party President Sheikh Imran Abdullah’s family has expressed concern over his condition during his detention.
Speaking to Miadhu, a member of his family reported that Imran had issues in mobility and that his doctors have recommended that he undergo physiotherapy and MRI scans.
The family stated that Sheikh Imran faced a multitude of health issues and related complications. The family added that he was undergoing medical treatment for many of the issues.
Sheikh Imran was arrested at the time he had levelled serious accusations against President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Qayyoom in relation to the grisly murder of the late Parliamentarian Dr. Afrasheem Ali. With regards to the accusations, President Yameen had announced that he would be pressing criminal charges against Sheikh Imran.
Sheikh Imran had stated that the murder of the Parliamentarian needed to be looked into more thoroughly and had called for full disclosure of all the information available to the Police, as it was in the interest of the public.
Many have described his speeches as terror speeches, as he has a tendency of using the word “Jihad”, the Arabic term meaning “holy war”.
Lawyer Ali Hussain had argued that the meaning of the word “Jihad” cannot be condensed to intentions of using violence. He argued that even though the word has been used, the actions must be looked into as well. He cited the scholars have said that amending the wrongs in the society and for oneself was also a form of “Jihad”.
Sheikh Imran had been renowned for his work on national reform through political initiatives.
Sheik Imran’s family expresses concern over his state
