Four Arrested and Remanded for 30 Days in Connection with Collision Involving Police Officer
23 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހުކުރު 09:54A court has ordered the 30-day remand of four suspects arrested for seriously injuring a police officer after striking him with a speeding motorcycle on the Sinamale' Bridge highway. Authorities believe the incident was a deliberate act to obstruct police duties, and the Maldives Police Service has reaffirmed that operations to ensure road safety will continue unabated despite such challenges.
The Male' side of the Sinamale' Bridge. | Social Media
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a dangerous incident on the Sinamale' Bridge highway, where a speeding motorcycle struck a police officer performing his legal duties at a vehicle checkpoint, inflicting serious injuries.
The individuals arrested in connection with this case have been identified as Abdulla Sammah Hassan Sadiq of Uddandimage, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi; Ahmed Maaish Mohamed Mahir of Fenivaa, S. Hithadhoo; Anoof bin Mohamed of H. Filmysite, K. Male'; and Ahmed Sinaz of Mala, K. Gaafaru.
Following their arrest, the Criminal Court has ordered all four individuals to be remanded in custody for a period of 30 days.
In a statement regarding the incident, Commissioner of Police Mohamed Ahmed (Two Four) stated that the act is believed to be a deliberate attempt to obstruct police operations aimed at ensuring road safety and to intimidate officers in the line of duty.
The incident occurred on the highway lane leading from Male' to Hulhumale'. The police officer sustained severe injuries, including a fractured jaw and broken teeth, after being struck by a motorcycle traveling at high speed.
According to the police, the incident occurred when a motorcycle traveling at speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour sped toward officers on the street, crashed into a barricade, and subsequently struck an officer on duty. Police further noted that three additional motorcycles were observed to be involved at the time of the incident.
The Commissioner of Police stated that the special operation launched to crack down on dangerous driving will continue without interruption. The Commissioner further assured the public that the police will remain steadfast in ensuring public safety and security, undeterred by any physical or psychological intimidation directed at officers.
Furthermore, the police statement emphasized that the strictest possible legal action will be taken against those who disrupt public order and act in a manner that incites fear among the community.
