Constable Imsha Abdul Latheef of GDh. Fiyoari has made history as the first female police officer in the Maldives to receive the Best All-Round Student award in a police basic training programme, marking a milestone moment for women in law enforcement.
Imsha earned the distinction after excelling in the 41st Police Initial Training Course (PITC), a rigorous programme completed by 185 new recruits. She joined the Maldives Police Service on 1 December 2023 and previously completed her A-Level studies at GA. Gemanafushi School in 2019.
The award was presented during a graduation ceremony held Monday evening, with Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan and Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen jointly conferring the honour.
Speaking at the event, Minister Ihusaan described Imsha’s achievement as a “historic breakthrough” for the Maldives Police Service, highlighting its significance in strengthening female representation in the force.
“This is a proud moment not only for Imsha and her family, but for the entire nation. Her success represents the growing leadership of women within our police service,” the minister said, expressing gratitude to her parents and home island community for their support.
The ceremony also recognised outstanding performances by other female officers, underscoring a trend of increasing female excellence in police training. Awards were presented to Maryam Laasha Adam, Aiminath Samra, Maryam Lu’lu’a Mohamed, and Alya Ahmed, alongside Imsha.
Collectively, the achievements of the five women reflect a significant step forward in the Maldives Police Service’s efforts to promote diversity, gender inclusion, and equal opportunity within its ranks. Officials said the milestone signals the beginning of a new chapter in empowering women to take on leadership roles in frontline security and public service.
