The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has refused to disclose why it delayed reporting the disappearance of 24-year-old Amin Mia who was later found dead in the Thilafushi landfill.

Amin Mia's body was discovered in the landfill on January 28, two days after his co-workers alerted the WAMCO about his disappearance on January 26.

Police believe he died on January 26 after being hit on the head with an excavator and his body got buried under the garbage.

Adhadhu submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to find out the reason for the delay in reaching out for police assistance.

In response, WAMCO said the police had asked the company not to disclose any information about the incident because the investigation was ongoing.

"Your request for clarification regarding this incident is related to an ongoing investigation by the Maldives Police Service and the agency has asked the corporation not to share any information" WAMCO said.

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