Black engine oil attack on Mandhy: perpetrators found

The perpetrators behind the black engine oil attack on Mariyam “Mandhy” Zubair, a prominent figure in the political activities of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), have been found.

RaajjeMV understands that although the individuals who doused Mandhy in black engine oil have been identified, it remains unclear whether they have been arrested or not.

According to the information received, the Maldives Police Service (MPS) located one suspect on the second day after the black engine oil attack. However, the police institution has not yet disclosed this information.

When questioned about this matter, the police media official said that they would provide an answer at a later time on Monday.

Regarding the attack, MPS took Mandhy's statement on March 19.

The incident where a group doused Mandhy in black engine oil occurred on the night of March 16, in the area where Woodberry Restaurant is located in the capital Malé City. It was reported that the black engine oil was thrown by individuals riding a motorcycle, wearing helmets and masks.

According to an eyewitness, the two individuals who threw the black engine oil were following Mandhy from the area the MDP main office is located, on Chaandhanee Magu.

Regarding the incident, Mandhy asserted that this was done by certain individuals sent under the influence of a particular group. Mandhy also stated that she would not say that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and his wife, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed do not have a hand in this matter.