Police investigate incident of child falling from second floor
Police are investigating an incident where a young child fell from the second floor of a building on an island in central Maldives. Although the child sustained no visible external injuries, they have been transported to Male' and admitted to IGMH for further medical evaluation. While authorities continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the fall, specific details regarding the child's identity and the exact location of the incident have not yet been disclosed.
Shaheed Hussain Adam Building, the headquarters of the Maldives Police Service. | RaajjeMV
Police have launched an investigation into an incident where a young child fell from the second floor of a building in an island in the central Maldives.
Police have confirmed that a report was received on May 29, 2026, regarding an incident where a child fell from the second floor of a building in an island in the central Maldives. Authorities stated that they are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the case.
Regarding the child's condition, police stated that there were no significant visible external injuries. However, as the family requested a medical consultation, the child was brought to Male' and examined at IGMH. Police have not disclosed any further details at this time.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific island where the incident occurred, nor have they released any further details regarding the child involved.
As a young child falls from the second floor of a building in a central Maldivian island, cases of child negligence continue to rise across the country.
