Police say the preliminary autopsy report of Abdul Rahmaan Adam, who was brutally murdered on Alifu Alifu Maalhos earlier this month, shows that he died because of the injuries to his head.

The 65-year-old was killed while sleeping in his own home in Maalhos and suffered fatal injuries to his head. Police sent his body to perform an autopsy on it on the 21st of this month and brought back the body on the 23rd.

Police stated that the preliminary autopsy report notes the cause of death as the injuries to his head. Police added that they have not arrested any suspects in the case.

Tragic events unfolded on Maalhos on the 12th of this month when the victim's wife witnessed her husband's last moments after the inhumane attack on him.

Reports have said that Abdul Rahmaan's skull was crushed in the attack, but police have yet to confirm the extent of his injuries.

Residents of Maalhos describe Abdul Rahmaan as being well-liked in the community and said that he had no issues with anyone on the island.

Residents also said that the attack on Abdul Rahmaan intended to kill him.