Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Thomas Fielder, the Second Secretary at the German Embassy in Islamabad, was found dead in his apartment located within the Diplomatic Enclave on Sunday.
According to Islamabad Police, embassy staff raised concerns after Fielder failed to report to work for two days. Upon entering his residence, they discovered him unresponsive and alerted local authorities. The body was transported to a nearby hospital for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Preliminary reports suggest Fielder had a history of heart complications, including a minor heart attack. While investigators found no signs of foul play and the room was locked from the inside, the final cause of death will be confirmed following the autopsy.
The German Embassy has been informed, and diplomatic officials are cooperating with Pakistani authorities in the ongoing investigation. The incident has prompted increased security measures in the Diplomatic Enclave as the community awaits further details.
Fielder’s sudden death has drawn attention across Islamabad’s diplomatic circles, highlighting the close-knit nature of the foreign service community in Pakistan’s capital.