Three men have been arrested in connection with an incident at a café on Maaveyo Magu on October 12, in which two people were allegedly detained, assaulted and threatened with a glass bottle.
The Criminal Court has ordered remand detention for the three suspects, who were arrested under a court warrant.
The suspects have been identified as:
- Aiham Adhil (24), of Zenith, Ga. Maamendhoo.
- Ifhaam Ahmed (19), of Ifan, Ga. Maamendhoo.
- Mohamed Shunaan (21), of Dhunthari, K. Kaashidhoo.
According to the remand order for Ifhaam, issued by the Criminal Court on Tuesday, the two victims were allegedly held inside the café for approximately three hours.
A police officer investigating the case told the court that the suspects allegedly threatened to hit the victims with a glass bottle if they did not hand over their phones.
The incident involved the unlawful detention of the two individuals, an altercation and alleged physical assault and intimidation.
Police said the investigation into the case is ongoing.
