Sun has reported that two people have been arrested by the Police for the attempted rape of a 13 year old girl, in Madaveli, Gaaf Dhaal Atoll. It reports that Maldives Police Service spokesperson SIP Ahmed Shiyam has revealed that two men are being held for investigation after they had mugged and attempted to rape a girl while she was walking home.

Sun has also revealed, from a source in Madaveli who requested not to be named, that the girl was coming home with his brother after her tuition classes. Apparently, the two men first attacked the brother, and then attempted to rape her.

Family members reported the case and the two men were taken into custody by the police who arrived on the island later.

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