Police Internal Affairs are analysing statements from the Hanuabada market raid, which took place two weeks ago.
On October 11, the Police Internal Affairs Office in NCD started investigations into the Hanuabada destruction allegedly caused by policemen under the influence of alcohol.
Director for Internal Affairs, Robert Ali, says they have collected statements and will work out whether there is any accountability on the part of the officers.
Ali said investigations are ongoing and Internal Affairs is working around the clock to find the suspected officers involved.
Eyewitness and community security leader, Fred Bau, alleged that policemen fired shots, destroyed stalls and markets belonging to vendors near their village on the morning of Oct 10.
The claims were leveled against 5 suspects; 3 in police uniform and another 2 in civilian.
(ACP Sylvester Kalaut addressing the Hanuabada villagers in front of the Police Headquarters in Konedobu, NCD, on Oct 10)
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