Nishama's body brought to Male for post-mortem
Police say necessary efforts are being made to send the body abroad for postmortem.
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The body of Nishama Mohamed, who was found dead in HD. Nolhivaram on Saturday, has been brought to Male, police said Monday.
In a message to the media, the police confirmed that Nishama's body had been brought to the capital.
"Necessary efforts are being made to send the body abroad for postmortem," the message read.
Atoll Times understands that Nishama's body was brought to Male from HDh. Kulhudhuffushi Sunday evening. Her body is currently at Galolhu mortuary.
Nishama, 28, was reported dead to the police around 12.30pm on Saturday. In connection with her death, Faisal Abubakr, 32, Rosyvilla/ADh. Fenfushi was arrested.
Faisal is Nishama's husband. He went to Kulhudhuffushi police station on his own.
A court on Sunday remanded Faisal to 15 days in custody.
While Faisal is accused of the murder, Nishama's family members and neighbours who spoke to Atoll Times, as well as the people who of Fenfushi, say that he abuses his wife a lot.
Three people who found Nishama's body told Atoll Times:
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Nishama had a bruise on her neck
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Her face was blue
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It is believed that she was strangled to death
