MELAKA: The body of an unidentified man was found floating in Sungai Malim here on Tuesday (July 16), said Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit.
He said that a team of police and firefighters from the Jalan Kubu Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) responded to a call received at 4.16 pm.
"Upon initial examination, the victim's body lacked any form of identification except for a tie made from nylon rope wrapped in black plastic around his waist,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 17).
He added that the body was also tied to a stone with rope measuring approximately 17.7cm. There were also animal bite marks on several parts of the victim's arm.
Further investigation by the Forensics Division of the Melaka contingent police headquarters concluded that no criminal elements were involved in the incident.
"There were no eyewitnesses at the scene. The victim's body has been taken to the Forensic Division of Melaka Hospital for further examination,” he said. – Bernama
