Boat blast targeted Maldives’ Yameen

An explosion on a speedboat carrying Maldives President Abudullah Yameen was an assassination attempt, an aide told Reuters.

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Colombo - An explosion on a speedboat carrying Maldives President Abudullah Yameen was an assassination attempt, the minister at his office told Reuters on Tuesday, citing the findings of international investigators.

Two military officials have been arrested, Mohamed Hussain Shareef added.

Yameen was unhurt in the September 28 blast on board in presidential launch as it approached the capital Male, but his wife and two aides were injured. Initially the government said it could be due to mechanical failure.

Reuters