NEW : Former president beaten by police , Maldivian Democratic Party says . Former President Mohamed Nasheed resigned after days of talks . This amid a rising tide of Islamic rhetoric in the nation 's politics . Turmoil started with the killing by the military of a chief minister in parliament .
NEW : Former president beaten by police , Maldivian Democratic Party says . Former President Mohamed Nasheed resigned after weeks of protests . Comes amid a rising tide of Islamic rhetoric in the nation 's politics . Turmoil started with the detention by the military of a chief judge in January .