Popular DJ Azex alias Akshay Kumar, who was fondly known as the ‘smiling DJ of Odisha’, was found dead at his Bhubaneswar residence . His body was reportedly found under mysterious circumstances and the police have launched a probe into the shocking demise.
DJ Azex passes away
As per reports, DJ Azex was found dead at his residence after a thunderstorm. The reason behind his untimely death is still unclear and the authorities are investigating the case. His body has reportedly been sent to Capital hospital for post-mortem.
A member of Azex’s family told Odisha TV, “There was a power cut during a thunderstorm yesterday and Azex was inside his room. When we went to call him at around 10 pm, we found his door closed. Later, we found his body hanging after we broke open the door.”
DJ Azex’s family alleges his girlfriend was blackmailing
“At around 10:30 pm yesterday, I got information about the incident and soon family members took him to a private hospital. A girl with whom Akshay was in a relationship and one of her friends are behind this,” his uncle Bholanath Moharana told the news portal.
As per one of his friends, Akshay’s girlfriend was demanding money from him and was allegedly harassing him mentally over some pictures and videos.
The family has demanded a detailed investigation into the death. They have also requested the authorities to verify phones. Further details are awaited.
Fans mourn DJ Azex’s tragic death
After the shocking news of his death broke, fans took to the comments section of his social media posts to pay tributes to the smiling star. They left emotional messages under his pictures. A user wrote, “RIP Still can’t believe.” Another added, “RIP bro miss u a lot.” A fan’s comment read, “RIP Bro! I am still shocked to learn this..” A netizen wrote, “Rest in peace. Still unbelievable.”
