Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed suffered injuries in an explosion on Thursday night. The explosion took place near Majlis Speaker Nasheed’s car, Maldives’ The edition reported.
“Following an explosion on Neeloafaru Magu in Malé, Speaker of Parliament President Mohamed Nasheed has sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at ADK Hospital,” the Maldives Police tweeted.
Following an explosion on Neeloafaru Magu in Malé, Speaker of Parliament President Mohamed Nasheed has sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at ADK Hospital.
1/2— Maldives Police (@PoliceMv) May 6, 2021
Former Maldives President Mohamed Waheed condemned the attack and called for an end to the “propagation of hate in Maldivian politics”.
“I strongly, wholeheartedly condemn the attack aimed at my former running mate and predecessor Mohamed Nasheed. The propagation of hate in Maldivian politics must end, and we must find ways to unite and work together, rather than divide. My prayers are with him, the SPG, and their families,” Mohamed Waheed tweeted.
Local media’s report that he was taken to hospital with injuries. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
