Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on a 20-year-old man in Addu city's Hithadhoo on Sunday.
Two men, aged 22 and 23, were arrested in connection with the attack, police said in a message sent to the media.
The police added that they were arrested with a court warrant.
Sunday's fighting took place between two groups in Hithadhoo. A 20-year-old man was stabbed, police said.
He is being treated at the Equatorial Hospital in Addu while further police investigations are underway.
Police revealed on Saturday night that stronger security measures were being placed in connection with a fight between two groups in Addu Hithadhoo.
This is the second such serious assault in Addu within a few days. A 30-year-old man was injured on Saturday night.
His condition is serious, the police said, citing the Equatorial Hospital in Addu. He has since been brought to Male' for further treatment.
In June last year, violence escalated between two groups leading to the killing of a 21-year-old man. The trial for that case is still ongoing.
