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DIS detains judicial workers

High court
High court

The judiciary has been shrouded in controversy and it seems to be far from over as the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) allegedly took in some senior staffers at the High Court on Thursday afternoon for questioning.

It is alleged that amongst those who were detained by the DIS were Chief Registrar of High Court, Chief Justice (CJ) Terence Rannowane's secretaries, and some employees from Office of the President in relation to leaking confidential information.

According to an insider, the seniors were whisked out quietly out of their respective offices with their cellphones confiscated. "The Chief Registrar and CJ's secretaries were all taken and detained for a short period by the DIS.

Editor's Comment
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