Work underway to resolve supply shortages at Maafushi Prison inmate shop: Corrections

The Maldives Correctional Service has announced that efforts are underway to resolve shortages of essential items commonly purchased by inmates at the Maafushi Prison shop.

A member of the public has informed RaajjeMV that several items commonly purchased by inmates from the shop at Maafushi Prison are currently unavailable. The source stated that there are ongoing difficulties in obtaining even essential supplies at the facility.

He further explained that the situation reportedly stems from the state's failure to settle an outstanding debt of 40 million Rufiyaa owed to the business operating the facility. He noted that this issue is causing significant hardship for the inmates.

When questioned by RaajjeMV regarding the matter, a media official from the Maldives Correctional Service stated that supply challenges were encountered during the holiday period. The official further noted that efforts are currently underway to resolve the issue.

However, the official denied claims that 40 million Rufiyaa is owed to the business. Consequently, Maldives Correctional Service has refuted allegations that the current issues have arisen due to outstanding payments by the state.

Maafushi Prison is the largest correctional facility in the Maldives, housing a significant number of inmates. Consequently, the unavailability of goods from the prison shop poses a major challenge for the detainees. Observers have noted that difficulties in accessing essential items directly impact the fundamental rights of the prisoners.

The Maldives Correctional Service has stated that efforts are currently underway to resolve the issue.