An elderly citizen was found dead inside a house in Villimalé on Tuesday night.  

Confirming the matter, police said that it received a report at around 10:10pm.

It said that the deceased is a 60-year-old male.

Police further said that they are investigating the death, but did not disclose any further details including whether the circumstances of the death were suspicious.

Reports indicate that he had been deceased for three days before his body was discovered.

RaajjeMV understands that the man was from Kolamaafushi in Gaafu Alifu atoll.