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Eid Mosque in Male' robbed again while closed for renovations

According to the Male' City Council, the theft occurred between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, during which 13 light bulbs and the wiring from eight fans were stolen.

Anaan Bushry
28 August 2024, MVT 16:12
Eid mosque robbed: this time, wiring from fans and lightbulbs have been stolen -- Photo: City Council
Anaan Bushry
28 August 2024, MVT 16:12

Eid Mosque in Male', which has been targeted by thieves multiple times in the past, was robbed once more last night while it was closed for renovations.

According to the Male' City Council, the theft occurred between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, during which 13 light bulbs and the wiring from eight fans were stolen.

Eid mosque robbed: this time, wiring from fans and lightbulbs have been stolen -- Photo: City Council

The incident was reported to the police last night, but no arrests have been made so far. The investigation is ongoing, according to the police.

"The matter is under investigation," a police spokesperson said.

The Male' City Council has previously alerted the police about recurring thefts at Eid Mosque. In a similar incident last June, 10 fans were stolen from the mosque.

Eid mosque robbed: this time, wiring from fans and lightbulbs have been stolen -- Photo: City Council

As thefts from mosques in Male' continue to rise, the Male' City Council, which is responsible for their upkeep, has expressed concern and highlighted these issues through social media posts.

In the past, the police have released videos showing suspects involved in thefts at mosques.

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