Police begin investigation about the bones

The Maldives police have begun investigation on the human bones discovered in the ground north of Kudakudhinge Hiyaa or Children’s Shelter in Vilimalé. The centre is tasked with taking on parental roles for over 60 children. The bones were found when parts of the ground were dug to build a new preschool in the island.

bones found in Vilimale

Prior to the police handling of the case, critics have expressed concern saying the police will not be bothered to investigate concerning the discovery of those human bones.

Ahmed Shiyam, the police media official said a forensic team was sent to the scene to collect samples required for investigation.

Two of the opposition parties, Adhalat Party and Progressive Party of Maldives accused authorities of ignoring the bones and called the police to investigate the matter. The bones were believed to have belonged to three adult males and according to construction workers who carried out the digging more bones were likely to be discovered in the area.

Before Vilimalé became inhabited, the island was used as a prison for political prisoners until late 1970’s.

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Written by: Ibrahim Nazim

10 November 2011, Thursday

14 Thw al-Hijjah 1432