Police have decided to conduct a post-mortem on a man who was pronounced dead when taken to hospital.

The man was taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) at 9:53 today. He was identified as Hussain Ahmed, 41, of Maafannu Tharivilla house.

Adhadhu understands that the man was found dead in a house connected to a drug cartel. Police said investigations were underway.