Brawling expatriates to be deported for violent street fight

Police have stated that two expatriates involved in a street fight in Male' on Sunday have been transferred to Immigration authorities for deportation.

On Sunday evening, police informed media sources that a confrontation between two men was reported around 19:11 in Asuruma Goalhi, Male' City.

The hurt person was given medical care at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Both parties engaged in the conflict were placed into police custody.

"Police reported that the two foreigners have been transferred to Immigration for deportation."

A video shared on social media depicts two foreigners fighting, while many onlookers try to step in and stop the altercation. The video shows one person hitting another on the head with an item, leading bystanders to intervene and halt the altercation. The footage additionally displays one of the people with a head injury that is bleeding.

Conflicts among expatriates in the Maldives are a frequent problem, with several incidents resulting in serious and occasionally deadly injuries.