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Police use violent methods to detain protestors

Oct 3, 2025, 5:56 PM
Police use violent methods to detain protestors

The police have started violently arresting rally participants as they tried to march through the main street of Male' peacefully.

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)'s Lootuvaifi Lootuvaifi (Stop the Looting) rally began at the Artificial Beach at 9:00 pm.

Adhadhu understands that six people have been taken into police custody so far.

Videos on social media X show police officers violently dragging rally participants and shoving them into vehicles.

But protesters are refusing to leave the area and are now calling for President Mohamed Muizzu's resignation. The rally was fueled by economic woes and erosion of rights.

Police are also continuing to obstruct journalists covering the protest. They have repeatedly warned journalists to leave the area and stop reporting.

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