Latest updates of the ongoing search by Police for the missing journalist

Maldives Police Service has revealed the latest update on their search for the missing journalist, Ahmed Rizwan Abdulla of M. Shining Star, K. Male’.

According to Maldives Police Service, the investigation has determined that no one saw Rizwan in Hulhumale’ after 0000 hours on the 7th of August 2014 and that he did not speak to anyone either.

CCTV footage shows him entering the Hulhumale’ Ferry Terminal in Male’ at about 0055 hours on the 8th of August and an individual told the Police that they spoke to him while on the ferry.

The Police have not found any conclusive evidence linking Rizwan’s disappearance to the incident which occurred near his home on the night of the 7th and the fire in Hulhumale’, which took place on the 15th of August has not been linked to the case either.

Additionally, the Police have summoned and interviewed other individuals caught on the CCTV footage of Rizwan that night.

About 1235 hours of footage from 157 cameras from 79 locations have been obtained and is being analyzed and the footage points to him last being seen at 0055 hours on the 8th of August at the Hulhumale’ Ferry Terminal.

Additionally, 521 minutes of dives have been conducted and a total area of 267197.5 square kilometers have been searched under water, along with 84 vessels.

9 places of residence in Male’ have been searched and about 139 locations in Hulhumale’, including places of residence, warehouses and garages, have been searched.

Some guest houses in the islands are also being searched.

A total of 128 individuals have been questioned and had their statements taken while 387 individuals were questioned and had information recorded, along with 192 individuals who lived in 77 apartments in Hulhumale’.

Any individuals with any information regarding the case are urged to contact the Maldives Police Service at 3322111 or 119 or call the Serious and Organized Crime Department at 9911099.

Any individuals who may have sighted Rizwan on the 7th in Male, Hulhumale’ or Hulhumale’ Ferry Terminal are also urged to contact the MPS as soon as possible.