A young woman has been found dead in a guesthouse in Kaafu Atoll Gaafaru.

Police confirmed on Monday night that the have received reports of a young woman who has been found dead in a guesthouse in Gaafaru, and that they were active at the scene.

A source with information revealed that the dead woman is a 28-year-old Maldivian woman and that she was found dead at the 'Old Town Inn' guesthouse where she was staying. She was allegedly found dead in the bathroom of her room, where there was a knife a well.

The source further added that the woman was seen at the balcony this morning as well, however she had gone missing since afternoon which prompted concerned parties to get the police involved.

They further added that a stab wound was found in her neck, and that that the whole room was bloody though it appears that it may be a self inflicted act.

However, none of the authorities have given an official confirmation yet.