Police are investigating how pictures of the Mozambican plane, which crashed in northern Namibia about two weeks ago, were released in the media without authorisation.
Both Police Deputy Commissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi and Director of National Institute of Forensic Science Paul Ludik concurred during a press conference in Windhoek on Wednesday that publishing the images was unethical since it interfers with the course of justice.
“We realise these photographs and videos are very graphic,” said Kanguatjivi, adding that they are investigating how such ‘unauthorised release’ of pictures occurred in the first place.
“The unauthorised usage of photographic images emanating from crime scenes could be construed as interfering with the course of justice,” said Ludik.
According to Police Deputy Inspector General James Tjivikua, the crash is still under investigation to ensure accurate identification of all deceased.
“The investigation should take approximately 14 days as the Institute of National Forensic Science is attempting to make identification through comparison of dental and fingerprint records available prior to the crash,” said Tjivikua.
Initial information had suggested that there were 33 people on board the LAM flight from Maputo to Luanda, Angola on 29 November and that only 31 bodies were found.
LAM spokesperson Norberto Mucopa, also expressed concern, in a press statement issued on Tuesday, about worldwide media speculation, in reference to some claims that some passengers had evacuated before the crash and that two bodies were also not accounted for.
“LAM is concerned about these speculation as they are causing anxiety, upset and uncertainty locally,” said Mucopa, adding that family members have been of assistance during the investigation process.
Friday 13 December 2013
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