The final report by the Special Presidential Commission investigating the April 18, 2025, incident in Malé has been published in full on the official website of the President’s Office, following the instruction of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.

This marks the first time a commission report of this nature has been made entirely accessible to the public.

The Commission, established on April 27, was tasked with conducting an independent and credible investigation into the case of Yumnu Rasheed, a young woman found collapsed on the rooftop of a building in Henveiru, Malé. Its mandate included establishing the facts, assessing the response of relevant institutions, and making recommendations.

According to the report, medical records and doctors’ testimonies indicated no evidence that Yumnu had been subjected to any violent force. She sustained no injuries other than those consistent with the fall. The report further noted that it did not appear that Raudh Ahmed Zilal, the only other person found to be present at the time of the incident, had violently pushed her. As no one else was known to be at the scene, the Commission concluded that it did not appear practically possible for any other party to have been involved.

During its 52-day inquiry, the Commission met with 69 individuals — including follow-up interviews with four people — and reviewed CCTV footage from 14 locations, communication logs, mobile phone records, and social media data. Meanwhile, the Maldives Police Service obtained statements from more than 80 individuals, including relatives, witnesses, emergency responders, and institutional representatives.

Investigators also conducted site visits to H. Fentenoy and H. Mitaaz, inspecting the related apartment and terrace and speaking with residents and godown staff. Supporting documents, photographs, and audio-visual materials were collected as part of the inquiry.

To gather additional public input, the Commission launched an online portal on May 9 for individuals to submit information or tips related to the case. However, no new leads were received through the platform.

The final report outlines a detailed timeline of the events of April 18, including the coordinated emergency response from the Maldives Police Service, Maldives National Defence Force, Emergency Medical Services, and the Family Protection Authority.

In addition to its findings, the report presents a series of recommendations spanning five key areas — proposed actions include enhanced training for first responders, standardised evidence-handling protocols, improved institutional communication, and increased public awareness efforts aimed at prevention.

This inquiry marks the fastest completion of a presidential investigation of its kind in the country. The full report is available for public viewing on the President’s Office website.