Man Transferred to Rehabilitation Center Recaptured After Escape in Himmafushi

Ahmed Fareesh (43), a resident of Nuvalu, Hooarafushi, Haa Alif Atoll, who was arrested for causing public inconvenience, has been transferred to the Himmafushi Rehabilitation Center for treatment. After escaping from the center, he was located and re-arrested by police. Police stated yesterday that Fareesh was transferred to the center run by the National Drug Agency (NDA) in Himmafushi under police supervision. Authorities were informed yesterday afternoon that he had escaped from the facility. Police said today that Fareesh was tracked down and brought under police supervision, and that he was brought under supervision from Malé. Police have not specified whether he will be kept under their supervision or sent back for further treatment. He was arrested on charges of intimidation, causing damage to property, engaging in assault, and obstructing police officers from performing their duties. Fareesh was arrested on the 18th of last month and, when presented to the Criminal Court to decide on his detention, was ordered to be detained for 15 days. This period expires next Monday. Since the issue caused by Fareesh has remained unresolved for many days, a person named Mohamed Saeed conducted a hunger strike. The hunger strike, conducted outside the Henveiru Police Station and in that area, was concluded after 35 hours.