THE burnt body of a woman was found by the Kuala Kangsar river in Kg Talang Hulu, Kuala Kangsar yesterday.

A passer-by discovered the body at about 3.05pm and alerted the police.

Perak police chief Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, in a statement last night, said forensics and K9 teams were then dispatched to the scene.

He said a preliminary investigation found that the victim was believed to have been murdered and burnt at the same place.

“The victim has not been identified and the body has been taken to the Kuala Kangsar Hospital Forensic Unit for an autopsy to determine the cause of death,” he said.

Mior said the case was being investigated under section 302 of the penal code for murder.

He also urged those with information on the incident or a missing family member to contact the nearest police station or speak with investigating officer ASP Mohd Subkey Alias at 013-928 5436. – Bernama, June 1, 2022.