The body, believed to be around two days old, was spotted by locals near an abandoned shop below the KSEB quarters along the Kothamangalam road, beyond the Pambla dam. Parts of a churidar were found near the body. Idukki : The charred body of an unidentified woman was found near the lower Periyar dam in Idukki on Wednesday, triggering suspicion of murder.
Though the deceased is suspected to be a woman, her identity is yet to be officially confirmed. Preliminary examination indicated that the portion of the body below the waist had been charred. Senior police officers reached the spot and examined the scene. The incident occurred within the limits of the Karimanal police station. The probe is being led by Idukki DSP K R Mohandas, CI Siddique Abdul Khader and SI Tajudeen.
A fingerprint experts’ team and a dog squad were also deployed, but no significant clues were reportedly recovered. The circumstances surrounding the death, including whether it was a case of murder, are being investigated.