Two injured in knife attacks

Two people have been injured in two separate knife attacks in Malé City.

Police Media Official told Sun Media that the first attack took place around 8:35 p.m. tonight near the Vilimalé ferry terminal. And the second attack took place near Alcyon Bakery around 9 p.m.

The two people injured in the attacks are being treated at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH).

Gang violence have resumed after being subsided for a time in the capital city.

Three minors have been injured in various attacks this July alone.Police have not revealed whether any arrests have been made.

A statement issued by the Maldives Police Service today said that gang violence and organized crime have increased recently.

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