Indian national arrested over domestic abuse charges

Maldives Police Services revealed that an Indian national was arrested over domestic abuse charges.

As per the Police, they have arrested a 37-year-old Indian national, after attending domestic violence incident reported at about 06:20 on Wednesday morning.

The woman, who is also a foreigner, was assaulted by her husband at their residence in Male’ City.

Police stated, their investigation so far revealed that the man attacked his wife with a sharp object, due to which both sustained injuries.

Additionally, they noted that the woman’s injuries were very serious and is still undergoing treatment at IGMH.

A video of the woman being led by Police circulating media shows a large part of her clothing to be soaked in what seems like blood.

Whilst a case of domestic violence has come to light from Male’ City – a man was arrested last week on suspicions of raping a woman in Hulhumale’. This case is also under investigation by the Police.

As per statistics publicized by the Police, a total of 23 cases of domestic violence were reported to them last year.