Two hurt, one detained in fight between Indian and locals in Maldives

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The police detained one person who was a local while there was no immediate information on identities or nationality of those injured in the altercation.

A fight broke out between locals and Indian near Central Park in Hulhumale, 7 km north-east of Male. (File photo)

India Today World Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 30, 2024 23:46 IST

At least two people sustained injuries and one person was detained as a fight broke out between a group of Maldivian citizens and Indians on Monday.

The two groups engaged in a physical altercation on Monday at around 9:00 pm near Central Park in Hulhumale, which is about 7 km north-east of the Maldivian capital city of Male, local media reports said on Tuesday.

The one person the police detained was a Maldivian. However, the police did not provide details about the identities or nationality of those injured in the incident.

In the aftermath, the injured were taken to a local hospital in Hulhumale and were released after minor treatment at the facility.

The cause behind the altercation was not immediately known while further investigations were underway, the police said.

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Apr 30, 2024

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