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Gang Violence

Politics

Police operation underway to curb gang violence

Police officers have been raiding gang hangouts and frisking suspects.

14 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Teenager killed in Maldives capital

The 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death amid a spike in gang violence.

11 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Youth stabbed to death in Malé

The victim was 18 years old.

01 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Standoff between knife-wielding groups under investigation

A widely shared video of a standoff between two groups of young men on the capital’s main thoroughfare has sparked outrage and concern over public safety.

23 May 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Anas murdered in case of mistaken identity, police reveals

The 25-year-old speedboat captain from Meedhoo was brutally murdered because he was mistaken by his assailants for a member of a rival gang.

31 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM

Crime

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

Crime

Stabbing victim in critical condition

An 18-year-old man stabbed Sunday night amid a recent spike in violent assaults in the capital is in critical condition. The police have arrested 20 suspects and impounded three vehicles.

14 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM

Culture

Managers suspended after violence at baibalaa tournament

Two managers of rival teams in the annual baibalaa tournament have been suspended after violence broke out at the end of a match last Monday. Footage shows players and supporters of teams BG and Club Teenage running onto the pit and throwing punches at each other.

17 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Two stabbed in 24 hours amid spike in gang violence

A young man was stabbed on a busy street in Malé around 4pm today amid growing concern over a recent spike in gang violence. The stabbing followed the arrest of three suspects after a 21-year-old man was stabbed Monday night in a fight between rival gangs in Malé.

14 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Five more suspects arrested over fatal stabbing

Four minors and one adult have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Malé last Friday.

07 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Two minors arrested over fatal stabbings in Malé

Some 19 individuals arrested in the wake of the fatal stabbing of two 14-year-old boys in Malé last Friday have been released from police custody. Contrary to media reports, the police spokesman said “they were not arrested on suspicion of involvement in the two murders.”

05 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Two boys stabbed to death, minister announces ‘tough love’ camp

Two 14-year-old boys died of stab injuries in Malé on Friday, prompting Home Minister Umar Naseer to announce a “tough love” rehabilitation camp for young criminal offenders.

04 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Police issued orders for monitoring and control of gang members

The High Court has granted the police monitoring and control or ‘MoniCon’ orders to electronically tag, conduct surveillance, and intercept communications of “10 known gang members,” Home Minister Umar Naseer revealed today.

24 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Police, MNDF launch joint security operation after fatal stabbing

29 Mar 2015, 7:30 PM

News In Brief

Three arrested with ten machetes in Malé

23 Mar 2015, 10:59 AM

News In Brief

Young man stabbed in the neck in Malé

05 Mar 2015, 8:15 PM

News In Brief

Minor stabbed in Malé

26 Feb 2015, 2:58 PM

Crime

Failure to prosecute serious crimes tantamount to “state-sponsored terrorism,” says Nasheed

11 Dec 2014, 5:00 PM

News In Brief

Man assaulted in Malé

17 Nov 2014, 8:36 PM

Crime

Gang assault with machete in Billabong high school

16 Nov 2014, 7:02 PM

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