Bangladeshi Man Remanded for Breaking Glass at VIA

The Criminal Court has remanded a 21-year-old Bangladeshi national in custody for 15 days following an incident of property damage at Velana International Airport (VIA).

The suspect was arrested on allegations of damaging a glass pane at the Maldives Immigration holding cell located inside the Terminal 1 Arrival Hall.

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According to the remand order issued yesterday, the court found sufficient initial evidence to establish reasonable suspicion that the individual committed the alleged offence.

The evidence submitted by authorities included an incident report from the attending police officers and an official occurrence report from Maldives Immigration.

The court order confirmed that the arrest adhered to statutory procedures. It also noted that the suspect made no statement and raised no contest against the allegations during the hearing.

The suspect’s 15-day custodial detention is set to expire on 8 November.