President Nasheed Injured in an Explosion

An explosion occurred as Majlis Speaker Mohamed Nasheed was entering his car tonight.

According to sources, the explosion occurred near Nasheed's residence of G. Kenereege. The Maldives Police Service has not yet made a statement regarding the explosion.

A witness told Dhiyares, the sister-newspaper of The Maldives Journal, that a loud sound was heard near there. There are reports that two people were injured.

According to Maldives Police Service President Nasheed has sustained injuries in this explosion.

The other person injured was reportedly a foreigner. There are reports that Nasheed is being treated for his injuries at ADK.