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Arson

Crime

Chief prosecutor’s car torched

Prosecutor General Aishath Bisham’s car was set on fire around 3 am early Monday morning while it was parked at a public parking zone.

09 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM

Crime

Arson suspected as fires destroy wetlands in Fuvahmulah

Two fires have destroyed a wetland area equal to 35 football pitches on the southern island of Fuvahmulah. Islanders said they suspect the fires were started deliberately.

14 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM

Crime

Adeeb’s cousin arrested on arson charges

A man related to detained former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on a charge of planning an arson attack in Male on Friday, The Maldives Independent understands.

22 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Just one of 18 suspects charged over Rajje TV fire

Just one of 18 individuals arrested in the torching of opposition-aligned Raajje TV has been charged, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. Evidence gathered was too weak to charge the rest of the suspects.

13 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

Crime

Security stepped up for utility companies after attempted arson attacks

Soldiers were on guard outside the Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) last night after arsonists attempted to set fire to powerhouses in the capital’s suburbs Hulhumalé and Vilimalé.

07 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Police declare opposition protests not peaceful, threatens crackdown

27 Mar 2015, 1:34 AM

Politics

Government to compensate police officers for damages on February 8 unrest

18 Mar 2015, 4:45 PM

News In Brief

Two MDP activists arrested on allegations of planning arson attacks

16 Mar 2015, 6:29 PM

Crime

55 Thinadhoo arson suspects detained until end of trial

20 Nov 2014, 7:09 PM

News In Brief

Court cancels hearing of suspects charged with terrorist attack on Gan police station

16 Nov 2014, 4:11 PM

News In Brief

Terrorism trials begin for over 80 individuals from Thinadhoo

01 Oct 2014, 3:33 PM

News In Brief

Terrorism trials on February 8 arson in Addu City postponed

30 Sep 2014, 10:29 AM

News In Brief

MDP meeting hall set on fire in Haa Dhaal Kuribee

14 Mar 2014, 3:59 PM

Crime

Four minors acquitted of terrorism charges

24 Feb 2014, 6:20 PM

Crime

Court hears witnesses in February 8 arson attack on Thinadhoo police station

13 Nov 2013, 12:24 PM

News In Brief

Three motorbikes in front of MDP campaign hub set on fire

03 Nov 2013, 1:32 PM

News In Brief

Three arrested in connection with Raajje TV attack

17 Oct 2013, 9:21 PM

Politics

MNDF deny reports of injured suspect in Raajje TV arson attack being treated at military hospital

09 Oct 2013, 4:30 PM

Politics

RSF “deplore attitude of police” in Raajje TV attack

08 Oct 2013, 3:12 PM

Crime

Military deploys soldiers to protect Maldives media after arson attack

07 Oct 2013, 6:35 PM

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