Woman's body found with hands and feet tied

Police in Kota Tinggi have discovered the body of a woman in Sungai Tanjung Serindit, Ulu Papan, Pengerang. The victim, whose hands and feet were bound with rope, is believed to have been murdered.

The discovery was reported to the Bandar Penawar police station around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Kota Tinggi District Police Chief, Superintendent Yusof Othman, stated that initial examinations indicated the victim had died at the scene under suspicious circumstances.

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Preliminary examination found that the victim had died at the scene under suspicious circumstances, with her hands and feet tied with rope.

The body has been transported to Pasir Gudang Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police are currently working to confirm the victim's identity.

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The body has been taken to Pasir Gudang Hospital for a post-mortem examination to unravel the real cause of death, while police are still in the process of confirming the identity of the body.

The case is being investigated as a murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or a prison sentence of 30 to 40 years, along with mandatory caning if the death penalty is not imposed.

Superintendent Yusof Othman appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact the police at 013-7878771 or 07-8831222, or visit any nearby police station.

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Police are also asking the public who have any information to come forward to assist the investigation by contacting line 013-7878771, or 07-8831222, or go to any nearby police station.