Ukulhas man who attacked father receiving psychological treatment in Male’

The young man who stabbed his father in AA. Ukulhas last night has been transferred to Malé for psychological treatment. Meanwhile, his father has also been brought to Malé for further medical examinations to assess any additional injuries.

Ukulhas council president Shaukath Ibrahim told Sun last night that the attacker was a 26-year-old man who had been undergoing treatment for mental illness since he was teenager, while the father is over 60 years old.

According to Shaukath, the father sustained injuries to his stomach and arm in the attack.

Speaking with Sun on Monday morning, Shaukath said the father is in stable condition and his injuries are not serious. He added that the father has been transferred to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in Male’ for further medical examinations.

“We have been informed that tests are being conducted to identify any additional injuries. However, we have been informed that the father is in stable condition,” he added.

Shaukath said the young man is currently receiving psychological treatment.

Earlier, Shaukath had told Sun the young man had previously received treatment abroad for his mental illness and required regular injections as part of his ongoing care. However, he noted that the young man often refused to take the injection, and his most recent dose had been overdue. As a result, the family sought guidance from the island’s health centre, the local council, and authorities in Malé.

According to Shaukath, health personnel visited the young man on Sunday evening and administered the injection. He became agitated shortly afterward and attacked his father once the health workers had left, Shaukath said.

According to the police, the incident was reported at approximately 22:20, and the 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this case. However, he has since been released from custody.