Maldives Police Service yesterday revealed that they had arrested a total of 3 individuals for allegedly raping a 2 year old.

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According to confirmed sources, these individuals are the father, grandfather and great-grandfather of the girl who was raped. Everyone except her father was arrested from her island which is located in Southern Maldives.

The arrest of her father took place in Hulhumalè last night, with heavy presence of police, protestors and media. A huge mob had gathered outside the Hulhumale Flat No.108 where he was staying at, demanding him to come out. Some of the people present had also pelted stones at the window of the flat and tried to enter it through the balcony.

Special Operations Police had to intervene in this situation with shields and pepper spray. According to our reporter who was present at the scene, the conduct of SO Police to disperse the crowd had caused displeasure amongst many present.

The victim’s father is currently at Dhoonidhoo, while her grandfather and great-grandfather is at their Atoll. Last night, Ga.Gemanafushi Magistrate Court ordered for both of them to be remanded for a duration of 15 days.

The horrendous rape of the girl has caused a massive uproar in the Maldives, with many calling for more institutional accountability and the resignation of Gender Minister, Shidhatha Shareef. There were protests in two parts of Malè to show solidarity to the victim and demand for her justice.