Man arrested for assaulting ex-wife

Police have arrested a person on Friday night from the island of Guraidhoo in Kaafu atoll on charges of assault against his former wife.

Local media have reported that the man was arrested after he assaulted his former wife in a deserted house on Friday night. It was further stated that, in addition to scratches on her face, various parts of the woman’s body was observed to be severely swollen.

Following initial medical attention received from the island’s Health Centre, the woman is now receiving further treatment in Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in capital city Malé.

On March 8, the Criminal Court extended the man’s detention by 12 days.

A police media official stated that they cannot reveal details of the persons involved as the investigation is currently ongoing.

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