Several arrests have been made in connection with the breaching of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s security on Monday evening.

President Solih’s security was breached, after protestors from the opposition coalition comprising of Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) and the People’s National Congress (PNC) disruption his motorcade while he was returning from an event late Monday evening.

The Maldivian president’s security was breached by the opposition while he was returning from the official function held in Hulhumalé to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day.

His motorcade was passing through Boduthakurufaanu road when opposition protesters stopped his car and blocked his path.

Videos that have been circulating on social media show that the president’s motorcade was blocked near Cibo restaurant. The videos show police officers trying to stop the protestors from blocking the motorcade.

Some protesters took to social media saying that the president was unable to travel through the area and had to withdraw the motorcade.

The president’s security breach has shaken the nation, with some people asserting that this act cannot be seen as a political gimmick, with some even stressing that President Solih wasn’t given the full level of security he required at the time.

The police institution has since revealed that four men have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Further, eight men and nine women have been taken into police custody during the protest. They were arrested under allegations of obstructing law enforcement officers.

Both cases are currently under further investigation.