Domestic violence victim seeking treatment at Tree Top

A victim of domestic abuse in Hulhumale has been taken to Tree Top Hospital for treatment. 

According to Maldives Police Services, the case was reported to the authority on Sunday afternoon.

Additionally, Police stated that they are currently investigating the 21-year-old Maldivivian female's case with the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services. 

Police statistics show that by December 2021, a total of 257 cases of domestic violence was reported in the country. 

Meanwhile, Family Protection Authority's figure shows that there was a significant increase in the number of cases reported in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.