Two more suspects linked to Eid-day assault, remain at large

One more suspect linked to the assault that took place on the day of Eid-al-Fitr, has been arrested.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) on Monday revealed that they have arrested one more out of the four suspects published to be located, earlier.

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 was arrested recently; Ahmed Sathiu, 21, native to Maradhoo district of southernmost Addu City.

Sathiu was arrested sometime after sundown on June 9.

Mausoom Mohamed Didi, 27 and registered in the capital city, was arrested most recently.

The two other suspects that currently remain at large are 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 two wanted men.

Police initially launched a search operation for seven individuals in connection with the Eid-day assault.

A total of six individuals have so far been arrested in connection with the case including Sathiu, Mausoom, 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.

One of the suspects include 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.