Manila, Nov. 15 -- The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Western Visayas (CIDG-6) has appealed the dismissal of the complaint against the 31 persons arrested by police and military troops during the raids here on Oct. 31.

An 11-page motion for reconsideration was filed by the CIDG-6, represented by Lt. Col. Luke Ventura, before the Office of the City Prosecutor on Thursday afternoon.

Capt. Cenon Pancito III, public affairs chief of the Philippine Army's 3rd Infantry Division, who was present during the filing, said such is a legal remedy availed of by the police, which has been given 10 days by the prosecutor to seek an appeal.

"It is the prayer of the CIDG to also hold accountable the 31, not just ...