Student injured in a violent altercation at Kalaafaanu School

During a violent altercation that broke out between two students at Kalaafanu School – one has sustained serious blows to the head and neck with a pair of scissors.

A trusted source has confirmed to Sun that the altercation had taken place today.

Both Education Ministry and Maldives Police Service have made statements regarding the altercation.

In this regard, the Education Ministry stated that the incident took place at around 2:30 this afternoon – adding that the injured student was currently receiving treatment at ADK Hospital.

They also added that the Ministry, along with Kalaafaanu School and the Police are probing into the matter.

A media official from Maldives Police Service also confirmed that they the incident had been reported to them – however, gave no further details.

Speaking to Sun, ADK Hospital’s Managing Director Ahmed Af’aal stated that the injured student is recovering well.