Gang Violence
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Police operation underway to curb gang violence
Police officers have been raiding gang hangouts and frisking suspects.
14 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
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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
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Youth stabbed to death in Malé
The victim was 18 years old.
01 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Police, MNDF launch joint security operation after fatal stabbing
29 Mar 2015, 7:30 PM
Three arrested with ten machetes in Malé
23 Mar 2015, 10:59 AM
Young man stabbed in the neck in Malé
05 Mar 2015, 8:15 PM
Minor stabbed in Malé
26 Feb 2015, 2:58 PM
Failure to prosecute serious crimes tantamount to “state-sponsored terrorism,” says Nasheed
11 Dec 2014, 5:00 PM
Man assaulted in Malé
17 Nov 2014, 8:36 PM
Gang assault with machete in Billabong high school
16 Nov 2014, 7:02 PM