Haneef investigator 'drops dead'
July 26th 2007 07:14
Haneef investigator 'drops dead'
I DONT NORMALLY DO THIS...NEVER IN FACT...BUT IN VIEW OF THE CONTROVERSY AND BANTER THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING...I JUST HAD TO...
THIS STORY IS FROM SMH.COM.AU
The man, whose name has not yet been released, was 45 and was employed as a research analyst in Brisbane.
An AFP spokesman said a funeral had already been held for the man.
Mr Keelty told reporters in Perth today the man died of natural causes last week amid intense pressure on the AFP.
"There are enormous pressures here," Mr Keelty told reporters in Perth today.
"One of the pressures that I haven't spoken about publicly is that one of the investigators dropped dead in the investigation room Monday last week, so the investigation team has been through a very emotional and stressful time," he said.
The investigation into Haneef will be reviewed by the federal Director of Public Public Prosecution (DPP), but this should not be taken out of context and the AFP had acted on the advice of the DPP from day one, Mr Keelty said.
The handling of the Haneef case has been criticised by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie.
Mr Beattie branded the AFP "the Keystone Cops" and their investigation "almost farcical" after a newspaper report said Haneef had been linked with an alleged threat to the Q1 building on the Gold Coast.
The Indian national is alleged to have provided support to a terrorist organisation plotting attacks in Britain by giving his mobile phone SIM card to a relative later linked to the failed plan to bomb central London and Glasgow Airport.
Mr Keelty said he was disappointed with Mr Beattie's criticisms but said he understood his frustrations over the case.
"I was very disappointed in the comments of Premier Beattie," Mr Keelty said.
"I understand Premier Beattie's frustration but I obviously don't share his criticism of the AFP or the Queensland Police in what has been a very difficult investigation."
By criticising the Haneef investigation Mr Beattie was criticising his own police force, Mr Keelty said.
"It is a joint investigation. There are over 200 Queensland police attached to the investigation.
"So criticism of the investigation is by definition criticism of his own police force."
STORY FROM SMH.COM.AU
I DONT NORMALLY DO THIS...NEVER IN FACT...BUT IN VIEW OF THE CONTROVERSY AND BANTER THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING...I JUST HAD TO...
THIS STORY IS FROM SMH.COM.AU
The man, whose name has not yet been released, was 45 and was employed as a research analyst in Brisbane.
An AFP spokesman said a funeral had already been held for the man.
Mr Keelty told reporters in Perth today the man died of natural causes last week amid intense pressure on the AFP.
"There are enormous pressures here," Mr Keelty told reporters in Perth today.
"One of the pressures that I haven't spoken about publicly is that one of the investigators dropped dead in the investigation room Monday last week, so the investigation team has been through a very emotional and stressful time," he said.
The investigation into Haneef will be reviewed by the federal Director of Public Public Prosecution (DPP), but this should not be taken out of context and the AFP had acted on the advice of the DPP from day one, Mr Keelty said.
The handling of the Haneef case has been criticised by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie.
Mr Beattie branded the AFP "the Keystone Cops" and their investigation "almost farcical" after a newspaper report said Haneef had been linked with an alleged threat to the Q1 building on the Gold Coast.
The Indian national is alleged to have provided support to a terrorist organisation plotting attacks in Britain by giving his mobile phone SIM card to a relative later linked to the failed plan to bomb central London and Glasgow Airport.
Mr Keelty said he was disappointed with Mr Beattie's criticisms but said he understood his frustrations over the case.
"I was very disappointed in the comments of Premier Beattie," Mr Keelty said.
"I understand Premier Beattie's frustration but I obviously don't share his criticism of the AFP or the Queensland Police in what has been a very difficult investigation."
By criticising the Haneef investigation Mr Beattie was criticising his own police force, Mr Keelty said.
"It is a joint investigation. There are over 200 Queensland police attached to the investigation.
"So criticism of the investigation is by definition criticism of his own police force."
STORY FROM SMH.COM.AU
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Comment by David
I wouldn't worry too much about posting stuff like this. Everyone else does.
Natural Causes? At 45?
I bet part of his research job included gathering information by mobile phone. He was under so much pressure, he was answering phone calls in his bed at night. They found him dead the next morning but ruled out SIDS due to his age.
Expect a national SIMs Day soon, What will people do instead of wearing a red nose? Strap a mobile phone to their ear? But what colour? I've got it. Nuclear Orange Ear Day.
David ...
Comment by Miss Nomer
However, in this case, the COD is obvious, it was guilt...guilt has caused many a natural death...this man was plainly too honest to bear the burdens....... X
Comment by David
Will they hold him for another fortnight over this death?
David ...
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Comment by Damo
That would be half the Elephant trackers in Australia.
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