India says it is 'disturbed' by emergency in Maldives
Reacting to the political turmoil in Maldives, India has said it is "disturbed" by the declaration of emergency by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. It described the arrest of the country's senior-most judge and political leaders as "reasons for concern". Notably, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has asked India for military intervention to help release the political detainees. 