Police Respond to Second Stabbing Incident Between Brothers in Malé Following Hulhumalé Case

A week after a stabbing incident between two brothers in Hulhumalé, police responded to a similar case in Malé involving siblings.

Authorities reported receiving a call at 18:42 on Sunday regarding a stabbing at a residence in Malé. One man was injured and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. A 28‑year‑old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, and police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

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The previous incident took place last Tuesday in an apartment in the eighth tower of the Hiyaa housing complex in Hulhumalé Phase II. Police said they arrived following a tip‑off about a disturbance and discovered that one of the brothers had been stabbed during the altercation.

The injured man, a 38‑year‑old Indian national, sustained a deep leg wound and a severed main nerve. He was taken to Hulhumalé Hospital for treatment.

Investigations into both incidents remain ongoing.