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Road accidents fall 36% in Hulhumalé, 17% in Malé following police operations

Police operations targeting reckless driving were launched in Hulhumalé on 8 October, alongside separate operations by the Traffic Police and Road Management Department. Road accidents subsequently fell 36 per cent in Hulhumalé and 17 per cent in Malé.

Latest Police: Accidents in Male' and Hulhumale' significantly reduced following special operation Raajje (English), 30 Oct, 16:26

latest 30 Oct, 16:26

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What happened

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  1. Thu 8 Oct
    Police launched Operation Reckless DrivingHulhumalé 8 October only Atoll Times Police launched Operation Reckless Driving in Hulhumalé on 8 October, while the Traffic Police and Road Management Department began separate operations.

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  1. Fri 30 Oct1 report
  2. Thu 29 Oct1 report

How the reporting differs

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Atoll TimesNews outlet

Road accidents fall 36% in Hulhumalé, 17% in Malé following police operations

36% Fall in road accidents, Hulhumalé
Only in this outlet's headlineroadfallhulhumalmal
Raajje (English)News outlet

Police: Accidents in Male' and Hulhumale' significantly reduced following special operation

36 percent reduction in accidents after operation
Only in this outlet's headlinemalehulhumalesignificantlyreducedspecial
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Who reported it, and when

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  1. Atoll Times 29 Oct, 22:46 · first report
  2. Raajje (English) 30 Oct, 16:26 · 17 h 39 min later
29 Oct, 22:4630 Oct, 16:26

Newest report: Raajje (English), 30 Oct, 16:26. Reports with a date and no time are listed but not placed on the line.

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  • Fall in road accidents, Hulhumalé following police operations 36% Atoll Times Road accidents fall 36% in Hulhumalé, 17% in Malé following police operations

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  • Fall in road accidents, Malé following police operations 17% Atoll Times Road accidents fall 36% in Hulhumalé, 17% in Malé following police operations

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  • reduction in accidents after operation past 20 days compared to the 20-day period prior to the operation's launch 36 percent Raajje (English) accidents have decreased by 36 percent over the past 20 days compared to the 20-day period prior to the operation's launch

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  • decrease in number of accidents prior to the operation compared with during the operation 43 accidents Raajje (English) This represents a decrease of 43 accidents compared to the 117 incidents recorded prior to the operation.

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  • accidents during the operation period 20-day period after the operation launched 74 accidents Raajje (English) A total of 74 accidents occurred during this period.

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  • accidents in Male' before the operation between September 21 and October 7, 2026 128 accidents Raajje (English) while 128 accidents were recorded in Male' between September 21 and October 7, 2026

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Figures in these reports

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  • 36% Fall in road accidents, Hulhumalé Atoll Times Road accidents fall 36% in Hulhumalé, 17% in Malé following police operations

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  • 17% Fall in road accidents, Malé Atoll Times Road accidents fall 36% in Hulhumalé, 17% in Malé following police operations

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  • 36 percent reduction in accidents after operation Raajje (English) accidents have decreased by 36 percent over the past 20 days compared to the 20-day period prior to the operation's launch

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  • 43 accidents decrease in number of accidents Raajje (English) This represents a decrease of 43 accidents compared to the 117 incidents recorded prior to the operation.

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  • 74 accidents accidents during the operation period Raajje (English) A total of 74 accidents occurred during this period.

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  • 128 accidents accidents in Male' before the operation Raajje (English) while 128 accidents were recorded in Male' between September 21 and October 7, 2026

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  • 106 accidents accidents in Male' after the operation Raajje (English) that figure fell to 106 between October 8 and 24 following the implementation of special measures

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  • 3,151 vehicles vehicles inspected in Hulhumale' Raajje (English) a total of 3,151 vehicles were inspected during an operation conducted in Hulhumale' from October 8 to 27

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  • 351 vehicles four-wheeled vehicles inspected Raajje (English) These include 2,800 motorcycles and 351 four-wheeled vehicles.

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  • 808 people individuals given advice and warnings Raajje (English) 808 individuals, involving 735 motorcycles and 73 four-wheeled vehicles, were given advice and warnings instead of facing formal penalties.

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7 more figures
  • 23 drivers drivers fined for endangering public safety Raajje (English) authorities fined 23 drivers for operating vehicles in a manner that endangered public safety

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  • 85 people individuals fined for driving without the appropriate vehicle category license Raajje (English) and 85 individuals for driving without the appropriate vehicle category license

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  • 145 vehicles vehicles towed Raajje (English) Additionally, police confirmed that 145 vehicles were towed during the operation.

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  • 600 cases speeding cases acted on Raajje (English) police reported that action has been taken against 600 instances of speeding

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  • 19 cases reckless driving cases acted on Raajje (English) and 19 cases of reckless driving

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  • 371 cases vehicles failing mandatory requirements Raajje (English) action has been taken regarding 371 cases of vehicles failing to meet mandatory requirements

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  • 171 cases illegal parking instances Raajje (English) and 171 instances of illegal parking that obstructed traffic flow

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Other events named

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  • Traffic Police and Road Management Department began separate operations not stated not stated Atoll Times Police launched Operation Reckless Driving in Hulhumalé on 8 October, while the Traffic Police and Road Management Department began separate operations.

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