Woman found in bag in Sungai Perak was bound before being dumped – Police
SUNGAI SIPUT: Police believe the woman whose body was found inside a bag in Sungai Perak near Lembah Jetty, Kuala Kangsar, on Aug 14, had her face covered and was bound before being thrown into the river.
In Sungai Perak near Lembah Jetty, Kuala Kangsar, the body of a woman was discovered inside a bag on August 14. Police suspect the victim, believed to be in her thirties, was bound and had her face covered before being thrown into the river. Her identity remains unknown as no records were found through checks with the National Registration Department or other agencies, and no missing-person reports have been lodged.
Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin informed a press conference at the Sungai Siput police headquarters that forensic analysis of the victim's remains is underway. The process may take time due to the large number of specimens submitted. Alwi also mentioned that police would collaborate with relevant agencies, including the Immigration Department and Interpol, to gather information for identifying the victim.
Initially, it was reported that low water levels in Sungai Perak facilitated the discovery of the body, which was found inside a suitcase stranded in the river due to the shallow current. On August 19, police appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the woman. In a different development, police are investigating allegations of gambling activities at several premises in Taiping that have gained attention on social media. If inspections confirm the activities, stern action will be taken, according to Alwi.
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