The former president of the Maldives is in critical condition after being hit by an explosion yesterday in front of his home

Al-Arabiya TV reported, in urgent news to it a short while ago, that former Maldivian President Muhammad Nasheed is in critical condition after being hit by an explosion yesterday in front of his home.

Earlier, local media reported in the Maldives that the former president of the country, Muhammad Nasheed, had suffered various injuries as a result of an explosion outside his home, according to "Russia Today."

The official TV channel reported that the security services had secured the scene of the accident in the capital, Male, noting that "a foreign tourist was also injured in the accident."

For his part, the "Maldivian Democratic Party" led by Nasheed did not issue any official comment on the incident, while no party has claimed responsibility for the bombing.