Dead body found near Thilafushi identified

Police have stated that an individual found dead at sea yesterday near Thilafushi was an expatriate who worked at the island. 

The individual was discovered dead at sea around 8:36 in the morning yesterday. Sources have said that the body was discovered in a river near the T-Jetty of Thilafushi, 

Police have now identified the individual as a 31-year old male from Nepal. 

No detail of the death has been revealed by the authorities so far. Police said that they are investigating the case.