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Man dressed in niqab arrested for burglaries

A man in Hulhumale’ has been arrested for allegedly attempting a string of robberies whilst wearing a Niqab – the full face veil worn by some Muslim women.

Local media reported that the 40 year-old man was arrested for robbery and possession of pornography.

No further details of this case have as yet emerged.

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Posted on November 27, 2013Author Minivan NewsCategories News in BriefTags burglary, hulhumale, maldives, maldives news, niqab, pornography

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