Ibrahim Didi, a 67-year-old man serving a 25-year prison sentence for the sexual assault of his two-year-old granddaughter, has passed away in custody at Hulhumale Jail.
According to the Maldives Correctional Services, Didi died last night after suddenly collapsing while awake. He was promptly taken to Hulhumale Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at 2:40 PM. Authorities stated that Didi had been receiving ongoing treatment for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and tremors prior to the incident.
The death has been officially reported to Didi’s family, the Maldives Police Service, the Inspector of Correctional Services, the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives, and the National Integrity Commission.
Didi’s passing comes while he was serving time for the horrific crime, which involved the sexual assault of his young granddaughter. His case sparked widespread outrage and attention, particularly given the nature of the crime.
