A police officer sustained injuries during a protest organized by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in Malé on Wednesday night. The incident occurred as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement authorities during the street rally.

According to the Maldives Police Service, the officer suffered a laceration near the eye during the confrontation on May 13, 2026. Following the injury, the officer was transported to a medical facility for treatment and has since been discharged.

The police confirmed that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the clash and the subsequent injury to the officer is currently underway. The MDP-led demonstration is part of a series of political activities taking place in the capital.