Remand extended for murder suspect
The manhunt for the 32-year-old man was initially issued in mid-May this year
Police tape at crime scene
The remand of the man who was arrested under accusations of attempted murder, has been extended.
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) revealed that the remand of Ibrahim Abdulla, who was arrested under allegations of attacking MP for Mathiveri constituency, Hassan Zareer, has been extended by the Criminal Court for 14 days.
A remand hearing was held at the Criminal Court on Thursday, after the initial remand period of 30 days issued on the suspect expired.
MP Zareer was attacked inside Habibi Café and Bistro on May 1.
Abdulla is accused of being involved in a group attempting to assassinate someone using a dangerous and sharp weapon.
MP Zareer was not seriously injured in the assault.
Further investigations into the attempted murder, are currently underway.
The manhunt for the 32-year-old man was initially issued in mid-May this year. He was arrested not long after.
