Maldives Police ServiceA Safer Community Together

23 July

A national vow to remember the guardians we lost

Police Memorial Day is a solemn pause to honor officers who never returned home. Their courage guides how we serve today—from island posts to maritime patrols and every neighborhood in between.

Memorial Day

23 July

Annual national remembrance

First Ceremony

2013

Official observance established

Physical memorial wall

Physical memorial

Badge of honour at Iskandharu Koshi

Outside Iskandharu Koshi on Ameenee Magu stands the Maldives Police Service memorial, echoing the shape of the national badge and etched with the names of officers who gave their lives in service.

Legacy

Each engraved name symbolises a promise kept—reminding every officer and visitor of the sacrifice made to protect the nation.

Why we gather

Keeping their legacy present

Memorial Day is a living promise to remember the lives dedicated to safeguarding our islands and sea routes.

Honor every sacrifice

Memorial Day unites the nation to remember the bravery of officers who gave their lives while protecting communities across the Maldives.

Keep their stories alive

The digital memorial wall chronicles each officer’s service so families, officers, and citizens can revisit their legacy throughout the year.

Stand with their families

Support for loved ones and teammates continues long after the ceremony, ensuring their sacrifice inspires how we serve today.

Milestones of remembrance

2013

First official ceremony

On 23 July 2013, Maldives Police Service held the first official Police Memorial Day observance.

First hero

Police Sergeant Adam Haleem

Fell in line of duty while attempting to apprehend an individual who was escaping house arrest. His sacrifice anchors this day.

K. Kaashidhoo

First officer to fall in line of duty from an adverse attack

2019

Digital memorial wall

Launched during the Memorial Day celebration by the Commissioner of Police to collect the stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Honor roll

Their stories live with us

Every name on the honor roll represents service, courage, and a promise we renew annually.

Shaheedh Adam Haleem

Shaheedh Adam Haleem

Police Sergeant SN.2290

Served for 7 years 5 months and 27 days • R. Atoll Police, B.Atoll Police, K. Atoll Police

Lost his life in the service of the nation while on his way to his duties in a stabbing attack while trying to apprehend a convicted felon who was violating his house arrest terms on 23rd July 2012.

Shaheedh Misbah Abdulla

Shaheedh Misbah Abdulla

Police Corporal SN.4670

Served for 1 year 7 months and 22 days • Addu City Police, Traffic Management Department

Lost his life in the service of the nation in an intentional high speed motorcycle collision while on traffic patrol duty to ensure the peace and safety of the streets of Malé on 1st June 2013.

Ali Nazim

Ali Nazim

Police Lance Corporal SN.1344

Served for 7 years 6 months and 4 days • Security Division, RHQ L. Kadhoo

Lost his life in the service of our nation while travelling to the scene of a marine accident to rescue people and goods from a dhoni on 22 November 2006.

Yousuf Zameer

Yousuf Zameer

Police Constable SN.1969

Served for 2 years 5 months and 18 days • Police Custodial Department, Regional Police Department

Lost his life in the service of the nation in a drowning accident which occurred while travelling for duty to the island of Dhoonidhoo on 13th March 2007.

Shaheed Ahmed Wifaag

Shaheed Ahmed Wifaag

Police Corporal SN.5508

Served for 1 year 5 months and 3 days • Finance and Asset Management

Lost his life in the service of the nation while undergoing the Police Recruitment Training Course on 8th April 2018.

Gone but never forgotten

We carry their legacy forward

Maldives Police Service continues their work with the same dedication and commitment to protect our communities.

We remember their sacrifice, support their families, and ensure every new officer understands the weight of the uniform they wear.

Maldives Police Service | Memorial Day