Nishama’s body brought to Male’, preparations underway to send body abroad for postmortem

Maldives Police Service, on Monday, revealed that preparations are underway to send the body of Nishama Mohamed, found dead in HDh. Nolhivaram under suspicious circumstances, abroad for postmortem.

Her body has been transported to Male’ City for this purpose.

However, the Police have yet to disclose further details including when her body will be sent, and which country.

Speaking to Sun on Saturday night, Nishama’s father Mohamed said that he against performing a postmortem.

“Do not wish for her body to be brought to Male’, and then India to conduct postmortem examinations. Discussions are underway to initiate a lawsuit,” he stated.

Mohamed emphasized that although police are required to carry out their responsibilities in ensuring a comprehensive investigation of the case – he is explicitly against a postmortem.

Nishama was taken to Nolhivaram Health Centre at approximately 14:14pm on Saturday afternoon after she was discovered dead in her room, at her home.

Police have confirmed the arrest of Nishama’s husband, Aboobakuru Faisal, Rosy Villa, ADh. Fenfushi, under a court order in connection to her death.

Nishama’s husband, Faisal, is suspected of murdering her. He works as a technician at the Fenaka branch in Nolhivaram. Following Nishama’s death, he fled the island and went to Kulhudhuffushi.

He later turned himself in at Kulhudhuffishi Police Station.

A family member of Nishama told Sun that they also suspect Faisal’s involvement in her death.

However, a motive for the murder, or any further details remain unclear at the moment.