Mr Nasheed, 53, was injured in the blast on Thursday night outside his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, Male, police said. Home Minister Imran Abdulla told a local television that Mr Nasheedâs injuries were not life-threatening.
The explosion occurred as Australian cricketers and officials were arriving in the Maldives after leaving coronavirus-stricken India.
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Maldives police set up a crime scene at the blast site.(AP)
Australian authorities announced yesterday that the cricket cohort trapped in India totalled 38 people. It includes players, former players and commentators who are currently unable to return to Australia.
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Maldivian police officers secure the area following a blast in Male, Maldives, Thursday, May 6, 2021. Maldives first democratically elected president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a blast Thursday near his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, police said.
Mohamed Sharuhaan - stringer, AP
FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed delivers a lecture on climate change in New Delhi, India. Nasheed has been injured in a blast Thursday, May 6, 2021 near his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, police said.
Manish Swarup - staff, AP
Maldives police say blast that hurt Nasheed act of terrorism
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Maldivian police officers secure the area following a blast in Male, Maldives, Thursday, May 6, 2021. Maldives first democratically elected president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a blast Thursday near his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, police said. (AP Photo/Mohamed Sharuhaan)
MALE, Maldives – The Maldives police said Friday an explosion that wounded former President Mohamed Nasheed was an act of terrorism but no suspects were identified. Australian police said they are ready to assist the investigation.
Nasheed, 53, was wounded in the blast Thursday night outside his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, Male, police said. Home Minister Imran Abdulla told a local television that his injuries were not life-threatening.
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