MALE, May 7 (NNN-PSM) – Maldives President, Ibrahim Solih, in his first official statement, since an attack on parliament speaker, Mohamed Nasheed, yesterday, said that an investigation into the attack is underway.
“We are treating this matter with utmost seriousness and the investigation is currently underway,” Solih said, on his official Twitter account. Solih said that Nasheed was receiving treatment for his injuries at the ADK Hospital in Male.
The ADK Hospital said that, Nasheed was admitted with injuries at 8:30 p.m. last night. “He is currently being treated by a multi-specialty medical team. His vitals are currently stable,” the hospital’s official Twitter account said.
Meanwhile, it was reported that four people, including Nasheed, were reportedly injured in the explosion.
Nasheed was injured in an explosion, as he was entering his car, near his residence yesterday. The explosion reportedly originated from a motorcycle parked near Nasheed’s car.– NNN-PSM
