Crime

Manhunt launched after stabbing death in capital

Ibrahim Agil was attacked near the Maldives Monetary Authority building in Malé’s northern waterfront.

03 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives police on Monday declared a manhunt after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in the capital at the weekend.
Ibrahim Agil was attacked on Saturday near the Maldives Monetary Authority building in Malé’s northern waterfront, a short distance from police and military headquarters.
Police said they were looking for Hamdhoon Hamzath, also aged 18, from Laamu Fonadhoo ‘Hiyaa’.
Police asked anyone with information to contact the police hotline on 3322211 or the Serious and Organised Crime Department on  9911099.

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