Former President and Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed who was injured following an explosion near his car tonight is currently stable.

A senior official of MDP at ADK revealed to a One Online journalist that President Nasheed is currently stable. However the official was unable to provide any details of the injuries.

"One" has learned that President Nasheed is being treated at the Operation Theater after an injury to his eye.

The explosion also injured President Nasheed's bodyguard and a foreigner, both of whom are now being treated at ADK Hospital.

MDP supporters gathered outside the hospital has been calling on for the resignation of CP Mohamed Hameedh and Chief of Defense Force, Major Abdulla Shamaal for failing to protect and ensure the safety of the former President.

One Online journalists on scene at ADK Hospital has reported that ADK has amped up their security, with no one being allowed to enter the hospital as well. Police have also blocked the Kenereege Area in Majeedhee Magu as they investigate the scene further.