Second inmate dies in custody

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A second inmate died on Monday while serving his sentence, the Maldives Correctional Service has confirmed. The latest death was that of Hassan Niyaz, 45, from S. Hithadhoo, who was incarcerated at Hulhumale' Prison. According to Corrections, he suffered a sudden medical emergency on Monday afternoon and was taken to Hulhumale' Hospital at 13:30. Doctors later informed authorities that he died