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Police are investigating an alleged sexual abuse case involving a boy under 18 on an island in the northern Maldives.
Mariyam Adheela
Protestors march during the JaagaEhNeih demonstration held on July 12, 2020. Credit: Refty
Male’: Police are investigating an alleged sexual abuse case involving a boy under 18 on an island in the northern Maldives.
Police confirmed the case but did not provide further details.
Authorities have asked the public not to share the child’s personal information.
Police said cases involving boys are also reported, although cases involving girls are more common.
They also urged the public to report suspected abuse of children to the relevant authorities.
