Police arrest one more suspect linked to Eid-day assault
Minors under 18 years, have been identified victims of the Eid-day gang violence
The suspects linked to the assault that took place on the day of Eid-al-Fitr
Maldives Police Service (MPS) has arrested one more suspect linked to the assault that took place on the day of Eid-al-Fitr.
The gang violence took place at the Majeedhee Magu and Janavaree Magu intersection in the congested capital Malé City on the morning of May 2.
Out of the four suspects that remained at large, one has since been arrested; Ahmed Sathiu, 21, native to Maradhoo district of southernmost Addu City.
Sathiu was arrested some time after sundown on Thursday.
The three other suspects that currently remain at large are Mausoom Mohamed Didi, 27 and registered in the capital city, Ahmed Rabeeu, 24 and native to Maamendhoo island of Gaaf Alif atoll as well as Munad Jaufar, 20 and native to Hulhudhoo district of Addu.
The public has been urged to contact the police hotline 3322111 or their Serious and Organized Crime Department through 9911099 if they find any information that could be useful in the search for the three wanted men.
Police initially launched a search operation for seven individuals in connection with the Eid-day assault.
A total of five individuals have so far been arrested in connection with the case including Ahmed Shimhaz, 22 and native to Thimarafushi island of Thaa atoll, 18-year-old Looth Ahmed Asif native to Malé City, Gaaf Dhaal Vaadhoo island native Hassan Ziyan, 18 and Ahmed Nazih, 27, native to Gemanafushi island in Gaaf Alif atoll.
The fifth suspect arrested is a minor below 15 years of age.
All of the arrested suspects except the minor, have been remanded for the period of the investigation and trial. The minor has been remanded for seven days, upon being presented to his remand hearing for the fourth time.
Minors under 18 years, have been identified victims of the Eid-day gang violence.
