Police are searching for Ahmed Fairish, who escaped from a drug treatment facility in Himmafushi.
He had been transferred to the facility under police supervision after his arrest on 17 October for public nuisance and harassment. Authorities described him as having a history of criminal behaviour.
The escape has prompted a manhunt. No further details on the circumstances of the escape have been released.
Such incidents highlight ongoing challenges in the management of treatment and rehabilitation facilities.
