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16-Year-Old Arrested After Youth Disturbance at Hiyaa Tower in Hulhumalé Phase II

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Ahmed Shurau

Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy following a disturbance involving several minors at Tower 9 of the Hiyaa housing complex in Hulhumalé Phase II on Monday evening.

According to police, three minors were involved in the altercation, during which they threatened each other and caused a public disturbance. A video circulating on social media shows officers arresting one individual, while a bystander can be heard mentioning that one of the youths was carrying a knife.

Authorities confirmed that a sharp object was recovered from the scene. The case is currently under investigation.

The incident comes amid rising concern over youth violence and street clashes in urban areas. Police statistics show that 479 cases of physical assault have been reported so far this year.

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