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Police deployed at a crime scene. Dhauru Photo/ Abdullah Anoof Junaid

2 arrested over TikTok linked clash

The two that was arrested have now been released, police say.

21 July 2024

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By Shahudha Mohamed

Two persons were taken into police custody on Sunday for allegedly creating a ruckus over a dispute linked to a TikTok livestream.

Police, in their media message, said on Sunday:

A dispute on TikTok led to a group forcibly entering a house in Maafannu ward, Male on Sunday morning, and stirred trouble
Two people were arrested on charges of it, but the two have now been released

Police have not given any further details about the incident. It is unclear what the actual problem was with the TikTok livestream.

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