Police say they have sent the body of Moosa Ibrahim to India for an autopsy after he was stabbed to death in Laamu Maavah last month.

Police added that the body was sent to India yesterday.

The fatal stabbing occurred after a scuffle between the victim and another individual near the volleyball court on the 28th of last month.

Police reported that the victim was rushed to the hospital following the attack and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

Police also stated that they had arrested the individual suspected of stabbing Moosa. Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Mohamed Ibrahim of Haa Dhaalu Nolhivaram.

Police further said that they have found the weapon used in the stabbing, which had been thrown into the sea after the attack.

They have yet to give a motive for the attack, but added that they were further investigating the attack.