The death case of the two year old boy from Rakeedhoo will be submitted in the People’s Majlis Committee on Oversight of the Government، says Committee member.
MP for Meedhoo Rozaina Adam، member of the Committee published a tweet stating the death case is a very serious issue  and it will be sent to the Committee on Thursday for further inspection.
The boy found dead with serious injuries in Vaavu Atoll Rakeedhoo was Mohamed Ibthiham.
Rakeedhoo Council President، Adam Saamee said they found the boy dead at a local residence in Rakeedhoo at 11:45 on Wednesday، following a report of an incident.
“Serious wounds are visible on the outside، as a result of an assault. However، we can’t say the reason of the death is due to an assault.” Saamee said.
He said the boy was taken to Rakeedhoo Health Post upon learning of his death. The boy was under the care of his mother، who has been admitted at the Health Post following the death، Saamee said.
While allegations are being made amongst the locals of Rakeedhoo saying the boy was beaten to death by the mother، Vaguthu has been informed the child was physically abused by the mother before. She was advised by the Ministry of Gender due to the incident، after the Council requested Gender Ministry to take the boy under their protection.
Police Media Official said an incident of finding a two year old boy dead at Rakeedhoo was reported to Police at 12:10 on Wednesday.