The woman could be seen struggling in the viral video. 
World

Woman manhandled by police then arrested in Maldives for wearing bikini

A video of the incident went viral where a woman is seen struggling against three police officers of which one is trying to cover her up with a beach towel.

From our online archive

MALDIVES: A female tourist was arrested from non-resort island of Maafusi here for wearing bikini.

A video of the incident went viral where a woman is seen struggling against three police officers of which one is trying to cover her up with a beach towel.

Maldives Police Service Commissioner Mohamed Hameed even made a public apology after the arrest of the woman.

The woman in the video was shouting in a British accent, "You are sexually assaulting me."

The wearing of bikinis is not illegal on the island but it is "strictly prohibited" in all areas other than in holiday resorts.

'Put petty politics aside': Rahul Gandhi cautions against 'gloating' over TMC's loss in West Bengal

PM Modi condemns attack on UAE's Fujairah, calls for dialogue and diplomacy

Jananayagan era begins in Tamil Nadu

That sinking feeling! Will the ‘Captain’ go down with ship in Kerala

MK Stalin downplays rival gains, highlights narrow vote margin; tenders resignation

SCROLL FOR NEXT