A search announcement was made by the police for 26 year old Izam Zahir, GDh. Vaadhoo in connection to a rape case, as he failed to appear for the hearing of the ongoing trial at the Criminal Court.

 

Once the story made the news, Izam went and turned himself in to the police's custodial.

 

Police said that he has since been apprehended, with them intending to enforce the order to produce him in court on 30th December.

 

The announcement that the police were searching for him was made on 11th June 2024 on their website, complete with a picture. The subsequent announcements were made as he had not attended court for his hearing.

 

In response to a question posed in the police's media group by a journalist, the police said that the court had ordered them time and time again to hold Izam in remand in order to bring him to court. They also stated that they had made the search announcement nine times, with their work to find him having not produced any results.

 

The police's announcement does not include any details regarding Izam's case. However, sources state that he is being sought in connection to a rape case.