An unidentified object suspected to be an explosive has washed up on Haa Alif atoll Baarah southern beach, Vnews has reported.
According to Maldives Police Service the object was reported early morning today, and is currently under the authority of Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF).
MNDF has confirmed that it is in fact an explosive devices and is currently being investigated by their officials who went to the island today.
Local media, referring to the pictures of the object, has said it looks like a naval mine.