Alappuzha: An unidentified body was found on the coast of Andhakaranazhi here on Tuesday morning. The severely decomposed body was found within the jurisdiction of the Arthunkal Coastal police station. Circle Inspector GB Mukesh told Onmanorama that there were no visible injuries to the limbs or skull of the deceased.

Based on forensic analysis, the CI suggested that the cause of death might have been drowning. He added that there have been no reports of missing persons within the coastal police station's jurisdiction. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, it is currently impossible to determine the sex of the body and DNA testing will be required for identification.

ADVERTISEMENT

The CI noted that identifying the deceased would likely depend on DNA tests conducted on relatives of missing persons reported at other police stations.

TAGS

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Onmanorama. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.