Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- Popular DJ Azex aka Akshay Kumar died due to asphyxiation, revealed the artist's post-mortem report on Tuesday.

According to sources, the autopsy report also mentions that the popular DJ has some ligature marks.

"As per the report, DJ Azex committed suicide and that is ante-mortem in nature. The report also mentions that he has some ligature marks. However, the circumstantial evidence can prove whether it is an abetment to suicide," said Dr Laxmidhar Sahoo, director of Capital Hospital.

"According to police, there is nothing suspicious in the viscera of the artist. Still, sample has been sent for further examination," Dr Sahoo added.

Notably, DJ Azex, one of the most prominent DJs in the country, was reportedl...