Police investigating death of man found in pickup truck in Maafannu

A 41-year-old man was found dead inside a pickup truck parked on a street in Male' City on Monday morning.

According to Maldives Police Service, officers received a report at 09:17am regarding a man found unconscious inside a pickup truck parked in Husainee Goalhi, in the Maafannu district of the capital.

Police said the man was transported to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities identified the deceased as a 41-year-old man but have not disclosed his identity, the cause of death, or any other details surrounding the incident.

The circumstances leading to the man's death remain unclear. Police have not indicated whether foul play is suspected.

The case is under investigation, and authorities said further inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.