TELUK INTAN – A skull and several bone fragments believed to be that of a human were found in Seri Intan oil palm plantation, Batu 5, Jalan Maharajalela here yesterday.
Hilir Perak district police chief Ahmad Adnan Basri said a Bangladeshi worker found the skull and bone fragments scattered in the farm while spraying weedkiller, before notifying auxiliary police at the farm, who immediately informed police at about 11.30 am.
Adnan said following that, state contingent forensics with police dogs immediately rushed to the scene and collected 22 specimens and soil samples for further investigation.
“No other discoveries such as clothing or weapons, which could be linked to criminal elements, were found at the scene.
“A skull believed to be of a human was found in an area with oil palm trees and fragments of hand bones, pelvis, teeth and thighs were scattered in the area about 10m to 20m from each other and it is believed the body could have been eaten by wild animals, namely lizards and dogs,” he said in a statement here today.
Adnan said the skull and bone fragments were sent to the Teluk Intan Hospital Forensic Department for post-mortem.
He said those who lost a family member were asked to contact the police to assist in the investigation to trace the identity of the victim. – Bernama, May 27, 2021
