Arrest made in relation to the murder inside the harbour caf

A man has been arrested in the murder of the foreign waiter inside “Lhiyanu Café” at the South West harbour.

The Bangladeshi waiter, Shaheen Mia was killed by a group of masked men inside “Lhiyanu Café” where he works on 22 March.

Police said that a 21-year-old Maldivian believed to be involved was arrested this evening with a court order.

The case is being investigated by the Serious and Organized Crime Department of the Police.

The 29-year-old waiter died from knife wounds to his chest and back. IGMH confirmed that he was dead on arrival.