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Man arrested for damaging STELCO power cables in Malé

Among the affected locations was the main camp of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which was preparing for a protest at the time.

24 May 2025
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A man has been arrested in connection with the cutting and damaging of cables in a STELCO electricity distribution panel in Malé, which resulted in power outages affecting several residences.

The Maldives Police Service stated that seven houses experienced power cuts as a result of the damaged cables Friday evening. Among the affected locations was the main camp of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which was preparing for a protest at the time.

The suspect, identified as Ismail Sameem from Sh. Milandhoo, was arrested at the scene of the incident. He is currently in police custody as investigations continue.

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