Onn29th June 10, President Nashyd (anni) mobilized armed forced in the streets of the capital Male’ following the arrest of opposition leaders and MPs, since the formal separation of armed forces from the civilian police force in 2005 this is the first time the armed forces have been mobilized in the streets of the Male. All the roads leading to parliament, president’s office, presidential palace, police and military head quarters have been barricaded by members of armed forces.

President Nasheed reiterated that he is the head of armed forces and police force, indirectly indicating that he would use these forces. "Mind u Mr. President though you declair you are the head of Police but under the constitution u r not and its the home minister.. please read it before claiming it before the masses..."