Bone fragments believed to be from second rockfall victim sent for post-mortem


IPOH: The bone fragments believed to be from the second victim of a rockfall incident at a quarry in Keramat Pulai in Simpang Pulai that were found Wednesday (Sept 21) have been sent for post-mortem, says Comm Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri.

The Perak police chief said the remains, which were found near a piece of an excavator on Wednesday at about 2.40pm, would be examined at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital forensics unit and have a DNA test conducted to identify the victim.

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