The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure corrected inaccurate media and police reports about a migrant worker's death, clarifying that it occurred at the Thilamalé bridge construction site and involved an Indian national. The Thilamalé bridge project, contracted to Afcons Infrastructure Ltd and financed by an Indian Exim Bank loan, has been delayed from end-2024 to end-2026.
One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
The incident is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities with the support of the contractor
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The bridge, spanning 6.7 kilometres and connecting Malé with Thilafushi Island, is contracted to India-based Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.
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