The man who abused a woman and her daughters in the name of Ruqyah, has been remanded for the duration of trial.

While he was initially given a 15-day remand, police said that the court ordered for him to remain in custody until the completion of trial, after being presented to a remand extension hearing.

RaajjeMV understands that the 24-year-old “Ruqyah practitioner” was hired by the woman’s husband; while a 39-year-old was remanded for the duration of investigation and trial back in November, this is reported to be the woman’s husband.

As per an article published on Mihaaru news, the woman’s husband is complicit in the physical, mental and sexual abuse against the woman and three daughters.

Citing a family member, Mihaaru said that there were attempts to report the matter to both the police and gender ministry, but that they were ignored over the religious rhetoric provided by the husband.

Gender Minister Aishath had said that such “atrocious acts cannot be and must not be tolerated” in the name of religious practice.

The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services assured that the victims have been moved to a safe environment.