Malaysia

Police confirm identity of woman found dead in bushes near Marang

Marang top cop says suspect related to case under arrest

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 25 Jan 2023 10:24PM

Police confirm identity of woman found dead in bushes near Marang

KUALA TERENGGANU – Police have identified a woman’s body in the bushes near the Kg Alor Gali road heading to Wakaf Tapai in Marang, last Thursday.

Marang police chief Mohd Zain Mat Dris said in a statement today that the identity of the dead woman was Zarina Mukhtar, 57, and the identity was based on her fingerprint which was archived by the National Registration Department.

Zain said a suspect believed to have been involved in the case was arrested and expected to be brought to the Marang magistrates’ court tomorrow to obtain a remand order.

Last Thursday, Zarina’s body was found by members of the public who were looking for Palas leaves (Licuala Grandis) in the area.

Zaid said there were no signs of any struggle or blood stains when the body was found and the forensic report showed no slash marks or stab marks.

Gold accessories worn by the victim, including a ring and a necklace, were still on the body. – Bernama, January 25, 2023

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