Maldives Police Service has revealed that President of Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) Shahindha Ismail had already left the country when their report garnered widespread controversy.

Police made the statement after questions posed by journalists regarding rumours of Shahindha having left the country that has been spreading on social media.

Journalists had also asked about the current status of the investigation, and whether they have tried to question Shahindha as well as her cooperation to the investigation.

However Police Media did not answer any further questions.