German diplomat Thomas Fielder was found dead in his Pakistan’s Islamabad diplomatic enclave apartment, local authorities confirmed on Monday.
The German diplomat serving as Second Secretary at the German Embassy disappeared from his work for two-days, which made other staffs worried about him, The Express Tribune reported.
Upon entering his flat forcefully, Embassy personnel discovered him unresponsive.
The Islamabad Police were promptly informed and transported the remains to a nearby hospital for post-mortem analysis.
According to police officials, whilst the definitive cause of death remains unconfirmed, preliminary enquiries reveal that Fielder had previously experienced a minor cardiac episode, which may be relevant.
The exact cause will be established through the post-mortem examination, as investigations continue into the incident’s circumstances. The German Embassy has received notification, with additional information pending.
Fielder was a resident of the Diplomatic Enclave, a secured zone housing numerous foreign diplomatic personnel.
