Dhigurah - RajjeViyu

The Standard | 1 year, 3 months ago | positive

Police Swiftly Rescue 48 Passengers, Including Children, from Sinking Speedboat

The Maldives Police Service rescued all 48 people from the sinking speedboat 'Huvan' from Dhigurah to Malé after a distress call at 7:57 am. No injuries were reported. Preliminary investigations suggest the passengers were foreign nationals. Dhigurah is a popular tourist destination.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 7 months ago | concerned

Singaporean Dies After Being Struck by Boat Propeller

A 15-year-old Singaporean girl died after jumping from a boat and being struck by the propeller near Dhigurah Island in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll during a snorkelling trip. She was part of a Singaporean contingent visiting for a whale shark study. Health center manager Ibrahim Asif confirmed the accident; death was due to blood loss. The incident occurred early morning on a Friday. Regulations prohibit jumping into the sea before the engine is off.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 4 months ago | concerned

Sri Lankan Woman Charged With Infanticide in Maldives

Hiranya Kumudumali de Alwis, a 30-year-old Sri Lankan woman, was charged with infanticide after her newborn baby was found dead in a garbage dump in Dhigurah, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. Charges include murder, endangering child, and concealing death. The infant was found on 3 December in a plastic bag. Alwis worked at a guesthouse, concealed pregnancy, and was apprehended at Velana International Airport. She faces over 28 years in prison.