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Body discovered wrapped in cloth at Penang market drain
A man's body wrapped in cloth has been discovered in a drain at Sama Gagah Public Market in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
LSN Malaysia ·
BUKIT MERTAJAM — A man's body wrapped in cloth was found in a drain at Sama Gagah Public Market here, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and police.
The discovery was made on October 13 at the public market located in Bukit Mertajam. Emergency services and law enforcement personnel attended the scene following the report.
Police have initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the identity of the deceased and establish the circumstances leading to the discovery. The condition of the body and manner in which it was found have raised questions that investigators are working to clarify.
The discovery has drawn significant attention from residents in the Bukit Mertajam area, where the market serves as a key commercial hub. Authorities have appealed for any information that might assist in their ongoing investigation.