Man drowns during police training

A police trainee has been reported dead following a drowning accident while undergoing training in Dhaalu Atoll. 

The man has been named as Abdul Basith from Lhaviyani Naifaru who was 20 years of age. Work is now underway to bring his body to Male’. Police have informed that he died during swimming exercises carried out during the 31st Police Recruit Training Course. 

Police have also informed that a special team from the Professional Standards Command has started to investigate this matter.