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Police officer probed over threat to child during match

Police said the incident occurred during a match played on Friday evening after a clash between children.

23 November 2025

A police officer is under investigation for allegedly threatening a child during a football match on an island in central Maldives.

Police said the incident occurred during a match played on Friday evening after a clash between children. A police officer with a family connection to one of the children later filed a complaint alleging that he had threatened another child with physical harm.

According to police, the case is being investigated in two parts:

  • A criminal inquiry into alleged assault and intimidation

  • An administrative inquiry conducted by the Professional Standards Command, as the case involves a police officer

Police said further details will not be released as the case concerns children.

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