Police: Mosque damage suspect gets mental care
Police said the incident at Azeeza Moosa Mosque was reported on Tuesday and occurred on Monday.
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A man accused of damaging a mosque in Hulhumalé has been isolated from the community and is receiving mental health support, Maldives Police Service said.
Police said the incident at Azeeza Moosa Mosque was reported on Tuesday and occurred on Monday.
According to police, the suspect is experiencing mental illness. The authorities said they are working with relevant agencies to ensure he receives the necessary treatment and support.
Police said the man has been separated from the community while the required assistance is being arranged in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Incidents involving damage to mosques have been reported on previous occasions. Members of the public have raised concerns that suspects in such cases are later released after being identified as having mental illness.
