Maldives Police Service, on Sunday, revealed that an investigation was currently underway into claims of prophethood made in Gemanafushi, Gaaf Alifu Atoll.
According to the police, the probe was initiated after they were informed that such rhetoric was expressed on social media platforms.
Gemanafushi Council member Abdul Hannan stated that the claim was posted on social media by a citizen of the island and that it has now been deleted.
Confirming that the island council was investigating the matter as well, the councillor stated that the post was the result of a heated political debate among some of the island's residents.