KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have identified the body of a woman found in the bushes near the Kampung Alor Gali road heading to Wakaf Tapai in Marang, last Thursday.
Marang police chief Deputy Superintendent Mohd Zain Mat Dris in a statement today said the identity of the deceased was Zarina Mukhtar, 57, based on her fingerprints archived in the National Registration Department.
Mohd Zain said a suspect, believed to have been involved in the case, was arrested and expected to be brought to the Marang magistrates court tomorrow to obtain a remand order.
Last Thursday, the body of Zarina was found by passers-by looking for Palas leaves (Licuala Grandis) in the area.
Mohd Zaid said there were no signs of any struggle or blood stains when the body was found and forensic report showed that there were no slash or stab marks.
Even gold jewelleries the victim were wearing, especially a ring and chain, were intact on the body.-- Bernama