Abdulla Shahid Arrested on Suspicion of Sexually Assaulting a Child

Abdulla Shahid, who is contesting in the Maldivian Democratic Party primaries, has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a child. Shahid, who also served as the president of the party, was arrested tonight after his apartment at Ocean Front Residence in Hulhumale, where he resides, was searched and inspected. Journalists present in the area confirmed that Shahid was being taken by the police. According to the police, Shahid was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 18. He has denied the allegations made against him. Before his arrest, Shahid said in a tweet: "Talks about politically orchestrating my assassination are baseless lies. I urge everyone not to spread such unsubstantiated rumors." It has been learned that Shahid, who also served as the President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, was arrested under a court order.