The Family of Ali Hafiz, who was injured in a hit-and-run accident on the 28th of last month, has confirmed that he has now been sent to India for further treatment.
Hafiz sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a motorcycle while trying to cross the road and his condition was declared too serious for him to be transported on a commercial plane.
This prompted his family and friends to collect funds to hire an air ambulance that would take him abroad for much-needed medical treatment.
His family confirmed that Hafiz, who is a lecturer at Maldives National University, has now been sent to India and that his family and friends along with the staff from MNU, his students, and members of the public pitched in to hire the air ambulance.
Hafiz who has spent more than 18 years as an educator was struck by the vehicle as he was returning home after Fajr prayers last Tuesday.
While the motorist who hit him fled the scene, Police arrested the 22-year-old yesterday under a court-issued warrant.
Many criticized the police for the delay in arresting the suspect but Police said yesterday that they delayed his arrest as the suspect too sustained serious injuries in the collision and was under treatment.
