[UPDATED]: Police launch murder probe after decomposed body found near railway tracks

New Straits Times

4 days ago

HULU SELANGOR: Police have launched a murder investigation following the gruesome discovery of a man's decomposed body near the railway tracks at Kampung Sungai Serian, Kalumpang.
Hulu Selangor police chief Superintendent Ibrahim Husin said that police received a distress call from a member of the public at approximately 10.30am today, reporting the sighting of a body in the area.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was found at the side of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway tracks," Ibrahim said in a statement.
"It is believed to have been thrown from a nearby bridge that stands 11.15m high."
According to forensic officers at the scene, the victim's hands and feet had been tightly bound.
"His head was wrapped in cloth and secured with black and white adhesive tape. We believe the man has been dead for more than four days based on the state of decomposition," he said, adding that no identification documents were found on the body.
Ibrahim said the body has been sent to Sungai Buloh Hospital for a post-mortem, which is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow at 9am.
"The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder," he said.
Those found guilty could, upon conviction, face either the death penalty or imprisonment for a term of not less than 30 years but not exceeding 40 years, along with whipping for male convicts below 50 years of age.
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information about the case to come forward. Those with relevant details are urged to contact investigating officer, Inspector Mohamad Fadli Abdul Aziz, at 03-6064 1222 or visit the nearest police station.