Police search 2 buildings linked to woman's fall
Raud Ahmed Zilal, who was with Yumnu at the time of the incident, was arrested earlier on Thursday under a court order.
Police have searched two residences in connection with the fall of Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed from the window of H. Fentenoige on Thursday night.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ismail Naween stated at a news conference that Yumnu, aged 21, and Raud Ahmed Zilal were among a group of seven individuals who had gathered at a different location earlier that night.
According to a police statement, searches were conducted at:
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MA. Maandhooge Dhekunuge – including the terrace, and the second and fourth floors
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H. Kashiveli – third floor
MA. Maandhooge Dhekunuge is the residence of Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen. Two individuals present with Yumnu and Raud that night are reportedly nephews of the minister.
Raud Ahmed Zilal, who was with Yumnu at the time of the incident, was arrested earlier on Thursday under a court order. Police stated that the warrant was sought due to his lack of cooperation with the investigation.
Authorities have also seized mobile phones belonging to seven individuals, including Raud and Yumnu, under a court order. The passports of those involved have also been confiscated.
The seven individuals named in the police statement are:
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Raud Ahmed Zilal, 21, of G. Eriyadhoo
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Aishath Layali Iqbal, 22, of G. Northbridge
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Izdian Mohamed Maumoon, 28, of MA. Mandhoogedhekunuge
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Yousuf Ahmed Akram, 22, of MA. Mandhoogedhekunuge
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Yousuf Yassar Abdul Ghafoor, 28, of H. Meenaz
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Aminath Junaida Jamsheed, 24, of M. Thilafalhu
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Hussain Hamees Ali, 28, of Ali/N. Velidhoo
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Ijaz Jaiz, 24, of Mathoda/GDh. Fares-Maathoda
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
