Two Maldivian men have been remanded in custody following their alleged involvement in a violent altercation, with the court ordering their detention for different periods.
The suspects are a 37-year-old man and a 23-year-old man. The older suspect is accused of engaging in a fight involving a weapon, while the younger man is accused of participating in the altercation.
When the two men were brought before court today for the extension of their detention periods, the court ordered the 37-year-old suspect to be remanded for 30 days and the younger suspect for 20 days.
According to the court order concerning the 37-year-old man, investigators presented sufficient evidence to establish reasonable grounds to suspect his involvement in the alleged offence. The evidence included witness statements, an intelligence report from the Maldives Police Service, photographs of injuries sustained by the victims, photographs from the scene, and CCTV footage stills.
The court order further stated that police allege the suspect took part in a violent confrontation with a group of people alongside another individual, using a sharp weapon. Although he admitted to visiting the guesthouse where the incident took place, he denied participating in the fight. The order also noted that he has a previous record of arrests and detention.
In the case of the 23-year-old suspect, the court stated that there was also sufficient evidence to reasonably suspect his involvement in the alleged offence. This included statements from officers who attended the scene, CCTV footage stills, and an intelligence report.
The younger suspect had requested release from custody subject to certain conditions.
