A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Cars pictured parked alongside a pavement in Male City. PHOTO / MIHAARU Two Maldivians, who were caught engaging in “inappropriate sexual activities” inside a minister’s car, were arrested on Monday night. Mihaaru is aware that the two individuals were the minister’s driver and his girlfriend. The car was parked behind Aasaharaa Cemetery in the capital […]
Chief Superintendent of Police Mohamed Riyaz speaking at a press conference — Maldives Police Service’s disciplinary board has decided to dismiss Chief Superintendent of Police Mohamed Riyaz. Mihaaru is aware that Riyaz was dismissed four days ago. Riyaz, who is currently on leave, was not immediately informed of the police’s decision, sources claim. However, he […]
Picture of seized drugs — The Criminal Court has transferred a man, who was remanded after being caught with a haul of drugs, to house arrest. The decision was made at the final remand hearing of the defendant held on Wednesday. Judge Adam Areef had cited the defendant’s “delicate health” as the reason for transferring […]
Jumhoory Party’s Secretary General, Ahmed Sameer. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The police on Thursday night summoned opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s secretary-general Ahmed Sameer to take his statement for their case against him. Sameer is being investigated for allegedly obstructing a police officer in a rally that took place in front of the opposition party’s main party […]
Picture of seized drugs — The Criminal Court has transferred a man, who was remanded after being caught with a haul of drugs, to house arrest. The decision was made at the final remand hearing of the defendant held on Wednesday. Judge Adam Areef had cited the defendant’s “delicate health” as the reason for transferring […]
Aerial view of the reclaimed area in K. Himmafushi. PHOTO/HOUSING MINISTRY Police arrested the manager of the Life water plant in Kaafu Atoll Himmafushi Island in connection with the death of an expatriate, who was employed at the plant. Mohamed Imthiyaz was arrested on August 30 and has been remanded for a period of 12 […]
A police officer making an arrest — The Criminal Court has ordered the release of a man who was arrested by police officers in plain clothing. The man was arrested on suspicion of using and selling drugs. The court ordered his release as he was arrested in contravention of Section 40 of the Criminal Procedure […]
JP leader Qasim Ibrahim exits the Criminal Court after a hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU State prosecution on Wednesday submitted evidence to the Criminal Court against local business tycoon and Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim. Two forensic police officers gave statements regarding the video evidence that was submitted to the court, the MP’s lawyer said. His lawyer […]