IPOH, Sept 13 — Police are investigating a package believed to contain human remains found near a river close to the Orang Asli cemetery in Kampung Kerawat, Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands, yesterday evening.
District police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said a 28-year-old man lodged a report after villagers informed him about the discovery.
He said initial investigations by the Perak Police forensic unit revealed that a package was found lodged against a tree trunk by the riverbank.
“Further probe found a package containing a body, and the identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed,” he said in a statement tonight.
Abang Zainal Abidin said the case has been classified as a sudden death report (SDR), pending further post-mortem results to determine if any criminal elements were involved.
He said individuals with information can reach out to Simpang Pulai police station chief Insp Tai Zhe Jin by calling 019-5448601. — Bernama
