Nine Arrested in Huvadhu Rape Case Handed Prison Terms of 5 to 90 Days

A case of sexual assault in Huvadhu Atoll has led to the arrest of nine individuals, who have now been handed prison sentences. The suspects were arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a 22-year-old woman and children. According to police, the incident was reported last Tuesday. The nine suspects are: Mohamed Maisan Shiyaz (21), Ahmed Iftisham Zareer (24), Najmulla Hassan (35), Aazim Mufeed (24), Ali Huzam Saeed (31), Mohamed Salih Ahmed (26), Ahmed Nuhu Niyaz (20), Mohamed Mishal Ahmed Zuhair (20), and Ahmed Saanij Sadiq (32). Police said that a special team from Malé has been deployed to the island for the investigation. Among the nine, Iftisham and Huzam have been sentenced to 90 days in prison. Saanij received a 30-day sentence, Aazim Mufeed 15 days, Maisan Shiyaz 10 days, and the remaining five suspects were sentenced to 5 days each. The police have not disclosed the specific island or atoll as the case involves minor victims. The investigation is being treated as a serious matter. The area falls under the Upa South Police, which covers Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls.