Maggot-infested body found in Kg Golok was that of Myanmar man
Bernama
May 11, 2017 19:53 MYT
May 11, 2017 19:53 MYT
About 3.40pm yesterday, Md Mamad's maggot-infested remains were found by passers-by before the police were alerted.
A man who was found dead in a river bank at the site of a day market in Kampung Golok Puting, Ayer Hitam yesterday evening was a Myanmar national and holder of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) card.
He was identified as Md Mamad Md Eliyas, 32, a labourer.
Kubang Pasu police chief Supt Mohd Ismail Ibrahim said there were animal bite marks on the victim's ears, neck and left hand.
In a statement here today, he said the police were waiting for the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death.
About 3.40pm yesterday, Md Mamad's maggot-infested remains were found by passers-by before the police were alerted.
Mohd Ismail said the victim had a previous criminal record but declined to elaborate.
-- BERNAMA