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Semi decomposed body found in Shopian forests

Meer Irfan 

An unidentified semi-decomposed body was discovered on Thursday morning in the forested area of Chotipora, Heerpora, in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

According to officials, locals spotted the body lying in a small stream deep inside the forest and immediately informed the police.

A team from the local police station reached the spot and retrieved the body for medico-legal procedures.

Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the identity of the deceased and the circumstances leading to the death.