19-year-old stabbed to death in Malé
The victim has been identified as Moosa Ahmed from the island of Keyodhoo in Vaavu atoll. He was stabbed along with a 24-year-old man and a minor in the Maafanu ward of the capital.
24 Sep 2017, 9:00 AM
A 19-year-old man died Saturday night while undergoing treatment for stab wounds at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Malé.
The victim has been identified as Moosa Ahmed from the island of Keyodhoo in Vaavu atoll. He was stabbed along with a 24-year-old man and a minor near the Dhuburi mosque in the Maafanu ward of the capital, the police spokesman said.
The assault was reported at 11:22 pm and the second victim remains hospitalised with injuries at the IGMH.
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the stabbings. According to local media, the assailants fled the scene and left behind a knife and their two motorbikes.
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