Nepalese woman stabbed in Hulhumalé

A 21 year old Nepalese woman residing in Hulhumalé was stabbed earlier today, police confirmed.

Authorities said they received reports around 12:45 PM of a woman injured with a sharp object and being transported to Hulhumalé Hospital.

The victim works as a sales staff at a shop in Hulhumalé Phase 1, police noted.

The details regarding the attacker and the motive remain unclear, and no information has yet been released by authorities.

Police confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway.