The Maldives Police Service has launched an investigation into a serious incident involving three minors from the Temporary Residential Treatment Center in HA. Hoarafushi. The youths are alleged to have escaped the facility and assaulted a local resident.

According to authorities, the incident was reported on the night of July 14, 2026. Preliminary reports suggest that the three children left the residential center without authorization, after which they allegedly took a resident of the island hostage and committed an act of physical violence.

Police stated that they are working in coordination with relevant state agencies to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. No further details regarding the identity of the victim or the severity of their injuries have been released at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.