Suspect in Hulhumale axe attack remanded until trial end
The two suspects were arrested on the Male-Hulhumale highway while attempting to flee the scene.
One of the two men arrested in connection with the axe attack on a man near the Rehendhi turf grounds in Hulhumale on Saturday night has been remanded until the end of trial.
The two suspects were arrested on the Male-Hulhumale highway while attempting to flee the scene. The individuals arrested in connection with the incident are:
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Rusthum Ibrahim, 25
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Saifulla Faisal, 19
Police recovered a weapon and an axe suspected to have been used in the attack from the area.
According to a police message Monday, both suspects were presented before the Criminal Court for remand. The court ruled:
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Rusthum Ibrahim to be held in custody for three days.
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Saifulla Faisal to remain in custody until the completion of the investigation.
A video showing the arrest of the two men has been circulating on social media.
In a separate incident last week, two foreigners were involved in a fight inside a café, resulting in serious injuries to one individual.
Additionally, a man on Kanba Aisarani Magu was attacked by two men on a motorcycle using a mortar. Authorities also arrested several individuals on Saturday night in connection with another fight in the city.
