Indian national remanded after niqab theft attempt

Shahul Yehaya Abdul Rajaku was arrested after police said he used a niqab as a disguise.

AtollPost Desk

An Indian national has been remanded for seven days after police said he disguised himself in a niqab to commit theft.

Shahul Yehaya Abdul Rajaku was arrested following the incident. Authorities cited his foreign status as a flight risk.

The case comes amid a reported increase in local theft cases. Police have not released further details of the items involved or the exact location.

The remand period will allow investigators to continue their inquiries.

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