Headless body found on railway tracks in JB

JOHOR BARU: Police are seeking the cooperation of those with missing family members after a headless body was found on railway tracks near Jalan Suka Ria in Kampung Melayu Majidee here.

Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat said the discovery was made by the public at 7.53am on Tuesday (Aug 13).

“We received information about the discovery of the body of an unidentified man in an incomplete state.

“Investigations at the scene revealed that the victim is believed to have been struck by a train while on the tracks.

ACP Raub added that the victim was fully dressed, wearing grey track bottoms and a white collarless T-shirt.

“Investigations did not find any signs or evidence of a struggle, nor were there any elements of criminal activity discovered on the victim’s body.

“The case has been classified as a sudden death report.

“The victim’s body has been sent to Hospital Sultanah Aminah for a post-mortem,” he added.

Anyone with information on the victim’s identity is urged to call the Johor Baru South police hotline at 07-2182323.