Death of Soldier in a training accident

An MNDF soldier undergoing the bodyguard training at the training facility in Laamu Kahdhoo was accidentally shot in the head yesterday. The soldier, Corporal Ibrahim Shaukath died instantly and was flown to his birth island of Raa Atoll Alifushi yesterday and given a state funeral. The investigations are being done on the shooting by MNDF jointly with the Police. It's a sad day for MNDF. Corporal Shaukath was a good soldier who had good leadership skills and got along with everyone. May his soul rest in peace.