The 2007 Maldives mosque standoff occurred when Maldivan authorities investigating an explosion attempted to enter the Dar-al-Khuir mosque on the island of Himandhoo. A 40-hour standoff ensued between authorities and male congregants, ending in the arrest of 60 men and boys, and injuries to 30 police, including one whose hand was chopped off.^[1]

See also

• List of mosque standoffs

References