Man taken to Male

A man has been taken to Male’ for treatment after he drank Saafu liquid, a chemical used for cleaning.

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said that Mohamed Shifaz, 24, of Finifenmaage, Alifu Alifu Bodufulhadhoo, was taken to Male’ at 3:15 am.

He was taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) for treatment, but it has not been possible to obtain any details regarding his condition.

The police said that he was admitted in Alifu Alifu Bodufulhadhoo Health Centre last night, and that the incident was reported to the police at 10:10 pm.

The doctor advised to arrange his transfer to Male’ as soon as possible, following which MNDF was requested for assistance immediately, said the police.