KOTTAYAM: Actor Vinod Thomas died due to carbon monoxide inhalation, as confirmed by the post-mortem report conducted at Kottayam Medical College. Thomas was found dead in his car, which was parked at a bar in Pampady, Kottayam yesterday. He was found seated in the running vehicle with the air conditioning on and the windows closed. It is suspected that his demise occurred from inhaling poisonous gas while asleep.

Thomas, known for his roles in films such as ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum,’ ‘June’ and ‘Happy Wedding’ was noticed by the bar staff around 5.30 pm when they checked on him after noticing that he hadn't exited his car since around 2 pm.

His cremation is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Muttambalam public crematorium.