The two men arrested in connection to the rape of a 2 year old child in Kanduhulhudhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu, has been brought to male and transferred to Dhoonidhoo.

The two in question are her grandfather and great grandfather. Great grandfather Hassan Moosa Didi, 81 and grandfather Ibrahim Didi, 62 were brought to Male' under police custody this morning. The two were immediately taken into a police launch and transferred to Dhoonidhoo.

Police later confirmed the news of their arrest and transfer.

While the great grandfather was wheelchair bound as they left the Domestic Terminal, it was noticed that none of the rapists were handcuffed.

The two were arrested from Kanduhulhudhoo and taken to Gaafu Alif Gemanafushi Magistrate Court to set a remand. The court set a remand duration of 15 days. They were later transferred to the Military Center in Kaadeddhoo after residents of the island protested outside the police station in Gemanafushi.

According to Police, both of these individuals have a record of previous sexual abuse.

33 year old father of the child was also arrested in connection to the rape and is now in Dhoonidhoo.