Illegal rally suspects questioned, charged

Manama, Aug. 15 (BNA): Northern Governorate Deputy Prosecutor Mahmoud Al-Siddiqui said the Public Prosecution had received several reports from Budaiya Police Station informing that some individuals were arrested for repetitively participating in unlicensed rallies in Deraz on various dates even though they had been warned against it. The Prosecution conducted its investigations following the reports, and four suspects were questioned today. Three were remanded in custody and the fourth was released. They were charged with illegal gathering in breach of the law provisions. Investigations are continuing ahead of referring the case to the competent authorities.