Information Affairs Authority BahrainThe Assistant Undersecretary of Legal Affairs announced today that an internal investigation within the Ministry of Interior has been conducted regarding the physical attack on Hassan Mohammed Abdullah on November 9th (2012) by a group of policemen in Bani Jamra. A video of the attack went viral on social media channels shortly after the event.
The MOI has referred the case to the public prosecutor. The policemen’s first hearing will be on November 21 2012 and the public will be kept informed on the progress of the case.
“The Interior Ministry is committed to the proper treatment of all Bahraini citizens according to international human rights standards and best practices,” the IAA quoting the MOI in a statement.
