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Decomposed body discovered in abandoned railway coach at Kochi yard
Police in Kochi are investigating the discovery of a severely decomposed body found inside an old railway coach at the Ponnurunni yard. The remains, believed to be at least a month old, have hindered initial identification efforts.
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A decomposed body was discovered inside an abandoned railway coach at the Ponnurunni railway yard in Kochi on Wednesday, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
According to police sources, the body is suspected to be at least a month old based on preliminary examination. The advanced state of decomposition has significantly complicated efforts to identify the deceased, with authorities indicating that formal identification may require further forensic analysis.
The discovery was made during routine inspection of the railway yard. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting preliminary investigations to determine how the body came to be in the coach and the exact cause of death.
The remains have been sent for post-mortem examination, which is expected to provide crucial information for the ongoing investigation. Railway authorities are cooperating with police as the inquiry proceeds.