HRCM Criticizes Police Over CCTV Release, Urges Respect for Victim’s Dignity

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) expressed concern over the police's handling of an incident where a 21-year-old woman fell from the ninth floor of a building in Henveiru, Male'. HRCM criticized the premature release of CCTV footage, urging respect for the victim's dignity. Police footage showed the woman entering with a man, consensual activities, then her alone on the ninth floor. Both tested positive for narcotics, and the man is under a travel ban. Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen clarified the building is jointly owned by a police family but the event did not occur in their residence. President Mohamed Muizzu reiterated commitment to a fair investigation.

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) expressed concern over the police's handling of an incident where a 21-year-old woman fell from the ninth floor of a building in Henveiru, Male'. HRCM criticized the premature release of CCTV footage, urging respect for the victim's dignity. Police footage showed the woman entering with a man, consensual activities, then her alone on the ninth floor. Both tested positive for narcotics, and the man is under a travel ban. Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen clarified the building is jointly owned by a police family but the event did not occur in their residence. President Mohamed Muizzu reiterated commitment to a fair investigation.

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) expressed concern over the police's handling of an incident where a 21-year-old woman fell from the ninth floor of a building in Henveiru, Male'. HRCM criticized the premature release of CCTV footage, urging respect for the victim's dignity. Police footage showed the woman entering with a man, consensual activities, then her alone on the ninth floor. Both tested positive for narcotics, and the man is under a travel ban. Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen clarified the building is jointly owned by a police family but the event did not occur in their residence. President Mohamed Muizzu reiterated commitment to a fair investigation.

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