Arson


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


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


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


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


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


Police declare opposition protests not peaceful, threatens crackdown
27 Mar 2015, 1:34 AM
Government to compensate police officers for damages on February 8 unrest
18 Mar 2015, 4:45 PM
Two MDP activists arrested on allegations of planning arson attacks
16 Mar 2015, 6:29 PM
55 Thinadhoo arson suspects detained until end of trial
20 Nov 2014, 7:09 PM
Court cancels hearing of suspects charged with terrorist attack on Gan police station
16 Nov 2014, 4:11 PM
Terrorism trials begin for over 80 individuals from Thinadhoo
01 Oct 2014, 3:33 PM
Terrorism trials on February 8 arson in Addu City postponed
30 Sep 2014, 10:29 AM
MDP meeting hall set on fire in Haa Dhaal Kuribee
14 Mar 2014, 3:59 PM
Four minors acquitted of terrorism charges
24 Feb 2014, 6:20 PM
Court hears witnesses in February 8 arson attack on Thinadhoo police station
13 Nov 2013, 12:24 PM
Three motorbikes in front of MDP campaign hub set on fire
03 Nov 2013, 1:32 PM
Three arrested in connection with Raajje TV attack
17 Oct 2013, 9:21 PM
MNDF deny reports of injured suspect in Raajje TV arson attack being treated at military hospital
09 Oct 2013, 4:30 PM
RSF “deplore attitude of police” in Raajje TV attack
08 Oct 2013, 3:12 PM
Military deploys soldiers to protect Maldives media after arson attack
07 Oct 2013, 6:35 PM