Nepalese woman arrested over religious ritual near Hulhumalé bridge
After completing the necessary procedures, police handed the woman over to Maldives Immigration for further action under the Immigration Act.
Police have arrested a Nepalese woman after a video showing her performing a Hindu religious ritual near the bridge connecting Hulhumalé Phase I and Phase II came to their attention.
According to police, the video was brought to the attention of investigators on 25 July.
Following an investigation, officers located the woman and arrested her on Tuesday.
Police identified the suspect as a 44-year-old Nepalese national.
The investigation also found that she had been residing in the Maldives in violation of immigration laws since 2024, police said.
After completing the necessary procedures, police handed the woman over to Maldives Immigration for further action under the Immigration Act.
Police did not provide further details about the incident or the investigation.
