Gender Ministry, as usual, has issued a 'tepid' response to the recent rape of a 19-year-old female in captial Male' City. 

Assistant Director at Gender Ministry Ibrahim reported to RaajjeMV on Sunday, that the case was deeply concerning to the Ministry, adding that the case was being processed through the usual procedures. 

Gender based violence and domestic violence are investigated and reviewed by Maldives Police Service (MPS) and Gender Ministry. The Ministry also provides psycho-social support to victims as well.

While the Ministry had made it clear that the case was being investigated, they were scant on details of the investigation. The perpetrator, 33-year-old Hassan Faaiz, was arrested three days after the rape was reported.