A young boy has been stabbed to death and another left critically injured in gang violence in G. A. Maamendhoo.
The violence in Maamendhoo was reported to the police at approximately 10:10 pm on Monday.
The young boy who died in the incident has been identified as Ahmed Udhayyu, 17, Lily of the Valley, G. A. Maamendhoo.
According to G. A. Atoll Regional Hospital’s manager Shareef Ahmed, Udhayyu was brought in to the hospital at approximately 11:13 pm.
He was already deceased when brought to the hospital, confirms Shareef.
“The boy had multiple stab wounds on his back,” he said.
A second person who sustained stab injuries in the incident, identified as a 21-year-old male, is in critical condition.
He is being treated at the G. A. Atoll Regional Hospital.
Sun has been informed the young boy who died and the young man hospitalized are siblings.
Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed states the police have arrested one suspect in connection to the incident.
Officers in neighboring islands in G. A. Atoll have been dispatched to Maamendhoo to assist the police in the investigation.