An expatriate has been killed in Ellaidhoo Resort in Alif Dhaalu atoll.

RaajjeMV understands that the deceased is a Sri Lankan national and he had died during a dispute with another Sri Lankan expatriate.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) has said that the incident was reported to them at around 10pm on Thursday and a team of their officers was immediately dispatched to the resort.

Officers are currently in search of evidence linked to the death of the Sri Lankan.

Police are yet to confirm if any arrests have been made in connection to the incident.