Maldivian suspects released in rape case of Indian teacher
14 Mar 2013, 5:30 PM
Minivan News
Two Maldivian suspects arrested in connection with rape, assault and robbery of a young Indian teacher on Dhangethi in Alif Dhaal Atoll in February have been released, while a Bangladeshi national remains in custody.
The Bangladeshi suspect was taken into police custody after the incident as he was about to board a boat departing for Male’.
A community member from Dhangethi claimed that a large number of people came to the harbour prior to the police’s departure with the suspect and called for the Bangladeshi man to “face due justice,” according to Sun Online.
“Some people tried to attack the Bangladeshi man at the time of his arrest, and the conflict was encouraged by the island council,” alleged the source.
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