Authorities have pledged further investigation and action following a hunger strike staged over a long-running public nuisance case in Malé.
Mohamed Saeed began the strike to highlight what he described as insufficient response to a serial harasser and related disturbances in the Henveiru neighbourhood. The protest drew attention to repeated complaints that residents said had gone unaddressed for an extended period.
After roughly 35 hours, Saeed ended the strike following assurances from the Home Minister and the Prosecutor General. Officials committed to examining the case within the existing legal framework and taking decisive steps where warranted.
The episode has prompted discussion about coordination between police, local councils and the justice system in dealing with persistent neighbourhood issues involving substance use and harassment. Residents have called for clearer timelines and public updates on such cases.
Authorities said they would continue to monitor the situation and follow through on the commitments given.