Grim discovery: Body of Nadi doctor found covered in blood

The body of a prominent Nadi doctor, found covered in blood at his Namaka Park residence this afternoon, remains inside the property at this hour under heavy police guard.

The house has been cordoned off as investigators continue to gather evidence.

The doctor was found lying motionless in his sitting room after a colleague raised the alarm when he failed to turn up for work and was not answering calls.

A police patrol team was dispatched to his home where they made the grim discovery.

The incident was reported to the Namaka Police Station around 4.50pm.

The doctor had not reported to work today but had last posted on his social media two days ago.

Crime scene officers are still combing the property, and police have yet to release further details as investigations continue.

Timeline of events:

• Afternoon, September 1 – A colleague of the alleged victim, contacted police reporting that the victim had not turned up for work and was not answering his phone.
• 4:22pm – Police were dispatched to the victims residence to check on his welfare.
• 4:27pm – Officers at the scene reported finding the victim lying motionless and covered in blood inside his sitting room.
• 4:50pm – The incident was officially logged at the Namaka Police Station.