Young man stabbed in café fight in Malé
The assault was carried out with a knife, although further details about the suspect or motive behind the attack remain unclear.
A young man was stabbed and injured Monday afternoon during a violent altercation at a local café in Malé.
According to police, the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. and involved a 22-year-old male, who sustained injuries from the stabbing. He is currently receiving treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Authorities have not yet disclosed the severity of his injuries.
Atoll Times has learned that the assault was carried out with a knife, although further details about the suspect or motive behind the attack remain unclear.
A heavy police presence was observed at the scene shortly after the incident, with officers standing guard as investigations commenced.
This incident comes just days after a foreign national was stabbed and injured in a separate attack in Malé, raising public concern about safety and a potential rise in knife-related violence.
