Hostage rescued from Hiya Tower, suspects apprehended

A kidnapped individual held hostage at a Hiya tower was rescued on Thursday evening while police apprehended the suspects.

Maldives Police Service confirmed its officers were active near the incident site, but had not disclosed details related to the number of suspects involved.

Police refrained from divulging further information owing to the active nature of the case.

As per reports, the incident had occurred in an apartment in Hiya Tower H-9.

As per social media posts, the hostage's head had been shaved while the kidnappers were preparing to inflict serious bodily harm on the individual at the time authorities barged into the apartment.