The Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court has ordered the 15-day remand of a man following a violent carjacking and a series of subsequent traffic accidents in Fuvahmulah City.

The suspect, identified as Ahmed Aunullah of Andhaazu, Gn. Fuvahmulah, allegedly assaulted a vehicle owner and threatened to destroy the car before forcibly seizing the vehicle on Sunday evening. Following the theft, the suspect struck a motorcycle near the ‘Moodige’ area and fled the scene without stopping.

The vehicle then collided with another car and a palm tree further down the road. According to the Maldives Police Service, the motorcycle involved in the initial collision was carrying a woman and an 8-year-old girl. Both victims were transported to Fuvahmulah Hospital for treatment. Hospital officials have since confirmed to the police that neither sustained life-threatening injuries.

Police have stated that the suspect was believed to be under the influence of an intoxicant at the time of the incident. The court has remanded him into custody as the investigation continues.