SUNGAI PETANI: The body of an unidentified man with severe burn marks was found in an oil palm plantation area in Bukit Karung, Semeling here, yesterday morning.
The body of the man, believed to be burned more than 90 per cent, was discovered by a fruit orchard caretaker around 11am yesterday while he was chasing out monkeys entering his orchard.
A resident who declined to be named said the body was found lying face down and is believed to have died about 24 hours ago as there was no odour.
"The police arrived at the scene then conducted an examination and took the body to the hospital," he said here today.
It is understood that the body was sent to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Sear for an autopsy.
Meanwhile, Kuala Muda police chief Assistant Commissioner Zaidy Che Hassan, when contacted, confirmed the discovery of the burned body.
According to him, the investigation is still ongoing and the case is classified as sudden death (SDR) while awaiting the results of the autopsy.
"We also ask the public with any information about the incident to come forward to assist or contact the nearest police station," he said when contacted today.