Probe launched into newborn baby’s sudden death in Utheemu

An aerial view of HA. Utheemu: Police probe the sudden death of a newborn baby in Utheemu. (Photo/Thiladhunmathi Times)

The Maldives Police Service has officially launched an investigation into the sudden death of a nine-day-old newborn in HA. Utheemu. The infant was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Utheemu Health Centre on Wednesday morning. Local authorities were notified of the tragedy at approximately 10:07 am by medical staff at the facility. As the inquiry is currently active, the police have not disclosed further details regarding the incident. This procedural investigation is standard for sudden or unexplained deaths, aiming to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the infant's passing.

Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into a newborn's death.
The infant was nine days old and died at the Utheemu Health Centre.
The case was reported to the police by health authorities on Wednesday.
Authorities are currently withholding additional details due to the ongoing inquiry.

Maldives Police Service has initiated an investigation following the death of a newborn baby who was declared dead on arrival at HA. Utheemu Health Centre.

In a statement issued to the media on Friday, police said they received a report at around 10:07am on Wednesday after a nine-day-old baby was brought to the health centre dead.

Police noted that the case was reported to them by the Utheemu Health Centre.

Authorities confirmed that an inquiry is ongoing but did not provide any additional information.

By Naizak Mohamed

Journalist