President Dr Mohamed Waheed has declared the national flag to be flown at half-mast today, following the death of late Lance Corporal Adam Haleem of the Maldives Police Service.

Lance Corporal Adam Haleem was stabbed to death in the early hours of Monday morning, while reporting for duty at the Kaashidhoo Police Station.

The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of late Lance Corporal Adam Haleem, at this time of grief. The President also sent his condolences to the Commissioner of Police, and other Officers of the Maldives Police Service.