Individual under state care stabbed while being transported, no arrests made

Maldives Police Service (MPS) is yet to make any arrests after an individual in the state’s care was stabbed while being transported to National Drug Agency.

The victim, who had been receiving treatment at the Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre, was stabbed at around 1:40 pm on Wednesday.

While the police have confirmed the stabbing, it said that it is unclear whether the individual was still under state care when the attack took place.

He did not suffer any serious injuries, and was taken to ADK Hospital for treatment immediately.