Husband arrested over woman's death remanded for 15 days

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.

12 December 2022

Fleeing suspect told Yameen Rilwan's fate: Commission

Munaz had met President Yameen before leaving for Syria and told him what had been done to Rilwan.

15 December 2022

Convicted killer lost mind; can't tell people apart, says family

"If the prisoner needs any further treatment, they will be brought to the capital and consulted there," a corrections spokesman said.

12 December 2022

Nishama's body brought to Male for post-mortem

Police say necessary efforts are being made to send the body abroad for postmortem.

12 December 2022

'6 in Rilwan's murder fled to Syria, but can't confirm death'

In June, three people were arrested and charged with terrorism in connection with Rilwan's disappearance.

15 December 2022

Man accused of wife murder dies after custodial suicide attempt

Faisal tried to commit suicide in the cell where he was lodged around 11.15pm on last Monday

19 December 2022

All charged for Nadeem’s murder acquitted

The two witnesses claimed that seeing Mafaz was based on "conjecture", that they had thought they did.

15 November 2022

Police gain access to alleged murderer's phone in hunt for motive

More than 45 people were questioned and CCTV footage from various places linked to the case has been analysed.

15 October 2022