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Mystical Unraveling: Police Probe Sorcery Allegations in Alifushi and Meedhoo

Maldives police began searching residences on R. Alifushi and Meedhoo over alleged sorcery activities, with an operation in progress and no further details released. Residents have voiced concerns on social media, and the article notes a similar search last year on Sh. Kanditheemu where materials believed to be used for such purposes were found.

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  1. Sun 12 Jan
    Police initiated searches of residences on R. Alifushi and Meedhoo following suspicions of sorcery activities. 12 Jan only The Standard Today, law enforcement authorities have initiated searches of residences on the islands of R. Alifushi and Meedhoo, following suspicions of sorcery activities.

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  • A similar search operation was conducted on Sh. Kanditheemu, where law enforcement discovered materials believed to be used for such purposes. Last year Sh. Kanditheemu The Standard Last year, a similar search operation was conducted on Sh. Kanditheemu, where law enforcement discovered materials believed to be used for such purposes.

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