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Man sentenced to prison for not fasting during Ramadan

The Criminal Court sentenced a Maldivian man to 27 days in prison for intentionally failing to fast during Ramadan, observed drinking an energy drink at the Maldives Police Service headquarters on March 16. After deducting 16 days in remand, he must serve 11 days. The offense is under Section 616 of the Penal Code. Other news includes U.S. anti-terrorism experts training police K9 units, trial for October 3 protesters, and former President Nasheed convening an MDP National Council session.

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The Criminal Court sentenced a Maldivian man to 27 days in prison for intentionally failing to fast during Ramadan, observed drinking an energy drink at the Maldives Police Service headquarters on March 16. After deducting 16 days in remand, he must serve 11 days. The offense is under Section 616 of the Penal Code. Other news includes U.S. anti-terrorism experts training police K9 units, trial for October 3 protesters, and former President Nasheed convening an MDP National Council session.

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