Police Investigate Cyberbullying of Maldivian Student, Including Death Threats and Encouragement to Self-Harm

Police have launched an investigation into an incident in which a student was allegedly bullied by other students over the internet. The case, confirmed by police today, is suspected to involve students from a school in an island under the purview of the Central Police region. Authorities are coordinating with relevant bodies, but have not disclosed further details. The case has drawn attention, with reports that bullying against the student has been ongoing for some time on social media platforms TikTok and Instagram. Posts shared on an account, written in the Haddhunmathi dialect, allegedly encouraged the child to commit suicide, insulted them, and issued death threats.