Man arrested for practising black magic, released

A man arrested by the police for practising black magic in a house in Seenu Hithadhoo, has been released.

The suspect is Ibrahim Manik, 66, of Soma in Hithadhoo.

He was released by the court, when taken to the court for extension of his detention period. The court decided that there was no reason to hold him under arrest.

The police media official said that despite his release, the police will proceed with the investigation, as the items used by the suspect to practise black magic are still in the possession of the police.

The police seized several books, amulets and water bottles used in black magic from the suspect’s home.