Two individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in attacking Mathiveri MP and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) member Hassan Zareer.
Maldives Police Service reported that on Thursday night, they arrested two suspects aged 21 and 22. The Maldives Criminal Court has ordered a 15-day remand on the suspects, who will remain under police custody during the investigation.
MP Zareer was attacked in the early hours of May 1 while he was at Habibi Café and Bistro, located near Television Maldives (TVM) building. He suffered injuries to his head and received medical treatment.
MP Zareer said that he was attacked by a group of at least five individuals who assaulted him with hammers. The MP added that he is unaware of any motive behind the attack.
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