Former President of the Maldives the current Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed hospitalized following an explosion.

The explosion took place in Neeloafaru Magu in Malé City.

President Mohamed Nasheed is currently receiving treatment at ADK Hospital for the injuries he has sustained from the explosion. As per the information received the explosion took place closer to his car.

In addition to President Nasheed, three MNDF officers were also injured and hospitalized.

Following the explosion, Maldives Police Service and MNDF are active at the scene for further investigations. Maldives Police Service has urged the public to refrain from going to that area.