'Afrah died from denied care, IO said he was faking'

4 weeks ago

Ahmed Afrah, 48, who died in police custody two days after his arrest on drug charges, was denied medical treatment by authorities, his family alleged on Tuesday. Afrah, detained in cell No. 7 of Atholhuvehi detention facility in Male' City, was discovered unresponsive at approximately 05:50 am, according to police statements. He was subsequently transported to IGMH, where he was pronounced