Police cadet drowns during training

Police cadet Abdul Basith, 19, drowned at Vaanee, Dhaalu Atoll.

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Police headquarters in the capital city of Male'. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/ MIHAARU

Police cadet Abdul Basith, 19, drowned at Vaanee, Dhaalu Atoll.

The deceased hailed from Naifaru, Lhaviyani Atoll.

According to police, he drowned during a police recruitment training swimming session. A special team from the Professional Standard Command is investigating the cause of the incident.

No further details were provided.