Inmate death sparks anger over prison care
Politician Ahmed Mahloof said inmates are dying without proper care from authorities.
21 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
The death of a detainee in Maafushi prison on Saturday has sparked anger on social media.
Ahmed Irushaad, 33, from Raa atoll Redhan died from a heart attack while serving a 25 year sentence on drug charges, confirmed a spokesman for Maldives Correctional Services.
His is the eighth custodial death within two years.
Politician Ahmed Mahloof said inmates are dying without proper care from authorities.
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