MNDF officer commits suicide inside headquarters bathroom; investigation underway

A 35-year-old Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) sergeant was found dead in an apparent suicide at the MNDF’s main headquarters, Bandaara Koshi, last night.

The officer, a native of Laamu Maamendhoo, was discovered hanging inside a bathroom at the military compound.

He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

In a message to the press, police said they were investigating a report of a death at Bandaara Koshi. However, no further details have been released at this time.

MNDF has not issued a statement about the incident, noting only that the matter is being investigated by police and any updates will be provided by them.