Perak police reveal that a woman found dead inside a bag in the Perak River was bound before being thrown into the water, as investigations continue.
SUNGAI SIPUT: Police believe the woman whose body was found inside a bag in the Perak River near Lembah Jetty, Kuala Kangsar, on Aug 14, had her face covered and was bound before being thrown into the river.
Perak Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim, believed to be in her 30s, was suspected to have drowned, but her identity remains unknown.
He said checks with the National Registration Department (JPN) and other relevant agencies found no records that could help identify her, while no missing-person reports matching the victim had been lodged.
“For now, several specimens from the victim have been sent for forensic analysis, and we are awaiting the results. It may take some time due to the large number of specimens submitted,” he told a press conference at the Sungai Siput District Police Headquarters (IPD) here today.
Mohd Alwi said police would work with relevant agencies, including the Malaysian Immigration Department and Interpol, to obtain further information to establish the victim’s identity.
Previously, it was reported by the media that low water levels in the Perak River led to the discovery of the body, which was stuffed inside a suitcase that had become stranded in the middle of the river due to the shallow current.
On Aug 19, police appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the woman.
In a separate development, Mohd Alwi said police would investigate allegations of gambling activities at several premises around Taiping that have gone viral on social media in recent days.
He said stern action would be taken if inspections confirmed that such activities were taking place, including at premises licensed for other businesses but allegedly being used for gambling.
“We received the information through social media and will investigate the allegations. If inspections find that the activities are still taking place, we will take action,” he said.
Earlier, Bukit Gantang UMNO Division chief Mohammad Sollehin Mohamad raised allegations of online gambling activities believed to be operating at several locations around Taiping in a Facebook post.
