Pulau angsa: The decomposed body of a man wrapped in canvass was found among the rocks by the shoreline at Pulau Angsa, Jeram, Kuala Selangor on Saturday.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kuala Selangor district police chief Supt Azaharudin Tajudin stated that they received a call from an angler at about 4.50 pm regarding the discovery of a suspicious package emitting a foul smell while fishing at the location.
Further checks by the police forensics team revealed that the package contained a decomposed body wrapped in canvass and tied with rope. The body was taken to the UiTM Puncak Alam forensics hospital, where an autopsy was conducted at 9 am.
The autopsy revealed that the cause of death was due to strangulation. The victim is yet to be identified, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Supt Azaharudin urged those with information to come forward and assist investigations by contacting the nearest police station or investigating officer, ASP Khairol Hiysham Shamsudin, at 03-3289 1222.
