Azleena’s killer Zuhair found dead in Dhiffushi
Abdulla Zuhair, who was convicted of the brutal murder of a female colleague back in 2001, has been found dead. Azleena Nafees, 27, a secretary at the Traders’ Association, was found dead in the restroom of her workplace on April 5, 2001. His colleague, Zuhair, was convicted of her murder and sentenced to 25 years… Read more
Teenager killed in Maldives capital
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death around 2am Thursday amid a spike in gang violence in the capital. Ismail Shaffan Shareef was stabbed in the neck during a fight between rival gangs. He passed away while undergoing treatment at the ADK hospital, according to media reports. Four suspects were arrested shortly after the stabbing.… Read more
Youth stabbed to death in Malé
An 18-year-old man was stabbed to death Friday night near the restricted ‘green zone’ of the capital. Ibrahim Agil, from the island of Fares-Maathoda in Gaaf Dhaal atoll, was attacked near the Maldives Monetary Authority building in Malé’s northern waterfront, a short distance from the police and military headquarters. He was rushed to the ADK… Read more