Guwahati: Police in East Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya are seeking public help to identify a deceased man found near National Highway 06 in the Kuliang area on Saturday morning.
The body, in an advanced state of decomposition, was discovered wrapped in a blanket after a traveler noticed a foul smell coming from nearby bushes while ing by.
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The traveler, who was journeying from Mizoram in a Tata Sumo, immediately informed staff at the Umkiang Police Patrol Post.
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An on-site inquest revealed no visible injuries on the body due to its condition, according to a statement from the Superintendent of Police’s office.
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Authorities estimate the deceased to be a male aged between 35 and 40 years, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build and fair complexion. At the time of discovery, he was wearing black tros, a green T-shirt, and a white thread tied around his waist—an indication of possible Hindu spiritual beliefs.
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The body was transported to Civil Hospital in Khliehriat for a post-mortem examination and is currently being held in the hospital morgue pending identification.
Sub-Inspector P Phawa is leading the investigation. The Superintendent of Police has appealed to the public to come forward with any information and urged them to the investigating officer at 8131904491 immediately.