Police seize items representing other religions from a local shop

10 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 07:42

Police have conducted a search of a shop in Hulhumale' Phase 2 following social media reports that the establishment was selling items symbolizing other religions. During the operation, authorities seized six pots featuring religious iconography, which have now been taken into police custody for further investigation.

Shaain Mohamed | 10 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 07:42

The Maldives Police Service Headquarters. | raajjemv

Police have conducted a search of a shop in Hulhumale' Phase 2 found to be selling items symbolizing other religions.

The Maldives Police Service stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that they have inspected a shop in Hulhumale' Phase 2 following reports circulating on social media alleging that the establishment was selling items symbolizing other religions.

Police have also confirmed that some of these items have been taken into their custody.

Police stated that during an inspection of the shop at approximately 18:15 on October 7, 2026, they discovered six such pots displayed for sale. Consequently, these items have now been taken into police custody.

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