Armed soldiers have been deployed near a major intersection in Galolhu district of Male' after an explosion occurred in a van this afternoon.
A witness told Adhadhu that the incident happened around 1:00 pm. The explosion occurred in a van on Rehendhi Hingun road, the witness added.
The witness stated that a soldier immediately attended the scene. Armed soldiers are now active at the scene while the bomb squad is also deployed in the area.
Bomb squad. -- Photo: Leevan Ali Nasir/ Adhadhu
"No injuries have been reported in the incident and there are no reports of damage to the van," the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said, adding that the procedures are being followed.
The police and MNDF are investigating the incident.
