Maldives Police Service on Saturday revealed the details of a man who raped a disabled girl.

"One" has learnt that this man is the suspect who was arrested last Thursday with connections to the pregnancy of a girl studying in 7th Grade.

According to police, the man is Ibrahim Shafiu, 37, ans is from Feerozge in Faafu Atoll Feeali.

Police further revealed that upon presenting him to Nilandhoo Magistrate Court, the court had ordered to remand him until the end of his trial since he is being charged with child sexual abuse. The court's decision was based on the fact that the suspect might influence those involved in the case or try to destroy incriminating evidence against him.

The court ordered to remand him in a custodial jail until the investigation was over after which he is ordered to be remanded at a remand jail until the end of trial.