Nongpoh, Aug 10: The Ri-Bhoi Police have appealed to the public to help identify a male body found at 13th Mile, Tamulikuchi on August 6.
Locals said the man was seen loitering in the area for several days and had been lying at the spot since around 4 pm.
Police said no identity documents or mobile phone were recovered from his possession.
Preliminary examination found no visible external injuries.
He was taken to Byrnihat PHC, where a medical officer declared him dead. His body was subsequently shifted to the Civil Hospital Nongpoh morgue for identification and further necessary action.
Police said the deceased is estimated to be 60–65 years old, around 5 feet 5 inches tall, thin-built, with a swarthy complexion, short black hair, moustache and beard. He was wearing a dark blue short-sleeved T-shirt and black shorts.
Police have appealed to anyone who knows the identity or address of the deceased to contact the Police Control Room, Nongpoh, at 6909300160, or Byrnihat Police Station at 6909300152.
