Special Presidential Commission Established to Look into Woman’s Fall
President’s Office | Photo: MV+
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the incident that occurred in Malé on 18 April 2025, by Presidential Decree No. 11/2025.
On April 18, 2025, a 21-year-old woman was found on the roof of a warehouse in Henveiru, Male’. The police later revealed she fell from the ninth floor of Fentoniya around 4:30 a.m. that morning. She was reported to the police around 7:30 a.m. that morning, after which she had been receiving medical care in Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), until she was sent to Malaysia last night for additional medical treatment.
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Public mistrust towards the police’s handling of the investigation into the incident remains widespread. Last night, Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau resigned from his post, and Deputy Commissioner Ismail Naveen took over as Acting Commissioner until a permanent replacement is appointed.
The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry has been tasked with conducting an independent, autonomous, and credible investigation into the incident involving a young person found collapsed on the rooftop of a building in Malé. The Commission will ascertain the facts surrounding the incident, review the actions of relevant institutions, identify necessary measures, and ensure a fair and impartial inquiry.
The President has appointed the following members to the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry:
- Dr Mohamed Munavvar, G. Hassankaarige
- Brigadier General (Retired) Ahmed Mohamed, V. Almaan
- Dr Mohamed Habeeb, Seesanmaage, S. Hithadhoo
Dr Mohamed Munavvar has been appointed as the President of the Commission.
Under the Decree, the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry has been granted the following powers and privileges:
- To seek cooperation and assistance from all state institutions, agencies, and individuals as necessary;
- To engage specialised foreign expertise to support the inquiry;
- To exercise the investigative powers accorded to law enforcement agencies under the Criminal Procedure Act (Law No. 12/2016);
- To request arrest warrants and other judicial orders necessary for the inquiry;
- To summon individuals for questioning and demand the production of documents, evidence, or any material relevant to the inquiry;
- To subpoena documents, evidence, and information obtained by any institution or body that previously investigated the incident.
The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry will remain operational until the President declares its mandate complete.
