11 individuals have been taken into police custody from the opposition coalition’s rally staged on Wednesday.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) revealed that arrested were nine women and two men and they were arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers.

Among the arrested is former parliamentarian Mohamed Ismail.

The opposition coalition, comprising of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC) staged the protest under the “India Out!” campaign.

PPM revealed that they had staged a peaceful protest under the “India Out!” campaign, which has been stepped up more than ever since the release of their leader, Former President Abdulla Yameen.

The Supreme Court in November overturned the five-year prison sentence slapped on Yameen, who was found guilty of money laundering in 2019 and released him from prison, the opposition party has been hosting rallies every Friday.

The opposition coalition has also begun collecting signatures for a petition under its “India Out!” campaign, which is ongoing in atolls as well.

Almost all other political parties have condemned the campaign and even publicized statements against it. Some of these political parties include ones supporting the incumbent administration of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and those who do not back the government.