News

Still no arrests over stabbing murder

Police have yet to make any arrests over the gruesome murder of a young man in the capital Male late Friday.

Ibrahim Aagil, 18 was stabbed to death near the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) building on Friday evening. He was rushed to privately-run ADK hospital after the attack but was pronounced dead shortly after.

Hospital said the victim had suffered fatal stab injuries to the neck.

Police said the investigation was underway but said no suspects have been arrested thus far.

Police said a special operation has been launched into the latest of a series of stabbing attacks in the greater Male region.