Sale of oil terminates in Hoarafushi after businessman murdered

The sale of oil in Hoarafushi in Haa Dhaalu Atoll has ceased following the death prominent businessman Hussain Mohamed Manik, reports daily newspaper Haveeru.

Haveeru reported that sales had ended as there was no other oil businessman on the island.

The body of the businessman was discovered in an abandoned house in Hoarafushi yesterday morning, and police believe he was murdered.

A special squad of police attended the island for investigation yesterday afternoon.