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

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) expressed concern over the police release of CCTV footage from the investigation into a 21-year-old woman's fall from the ninth floor of H. Fentonia in Henveiru, Male', urging respect for the victim's dignity. Police said both individuals tested positive for narcotics and the man has been placed under a travel ban, while President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reiterated the government's commitment to a thorough and impartial investigation.

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  1. Thu 24 Apr
    HRCM released a statement expressing concern over the handling of the incident and the release of evidence. 24 Apr only The Standard In a statement released today, HRCM highlighted the potential risks associated with the premature release of selective evidence during an active investigation.

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  • 21-year-old Age of the woman who fell from the building The Standard the handling of a recent incident involving a 21-year-old woman who sustained serious injuries after falling from the ninth floor of a building in Henveiru, Male'.

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  • The Maldives Police Service presented CCTV footage at a press briefing about the fall. held earlier this week The Standard The Maldives Police Service, in a press briefing held earlier this week, presented CCTV footage indicating that the woman entered the building, identified as H. Fentonia, with a male companion.

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