South Hulhumalé MP Dr Ahmed Shamheed shared childhood memories of how news of the 1988 coup attempt reached his island, with residents gathering around a marine radio to follow developments in Malé. He paid tribute to those who defended the nation's sovereignty and to the martyrs who lost their lives, and extended Victory Day greetings to the Maldivian people.
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Dr Shamheed recalled that his father had travelled to Gaafu Alifu Vilingili on the morning of 3 November 1988. Upon returning, he brought news that armed men had landed in Malé, opened fire and were attempting to seize control of the capital.
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Sharing his childhood memories on the 38th anniversary of the attack, Dr Shamheed recalled that his father had travelled to Gaafu Alifu Vilingili on the morning of 3 November 1988.
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As midday prayers approached, the island office called on residents to gather at the mosque.
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