Sun Online has reported that Police have arrested an island councilor in Vaikaradhoo of Haa Dhaalu atoll in connection with a case of alleged sexual child abuse. The report said that the police have also confirmed that the councilor is under custody of the police. Sun report that the police have however, not disclosed any further details.

Sun Online also reported that the said councilor has molested a child who is related to him by family ties. The Vice President of the Island Council has said that he has also heard about it but has no confirmed reports, according to the Sun. It said that its efforts to contact with the councilor were not successful as he did not answer their calls.

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