Body found

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A body of an old man was found on the heap of metal loaded for tarring the roads in the city near Sreekanteswaram. The body was wrapped in a cloth. Top police officials and forensic experts have reached the spot.


The body in a blue shirt and lungi was noticed when the workers tried to remove the metal. A foul smell was emanating from the place. The contractor engaged in the work said the metal was loaded two weeks before.


Police commissioner T J Jose, Shanghumugham assistant commissioner K S Vimal, Thampanoor circle inspector Sheen Tharayil, Fort circle inspector Suresh Kumar have reached the spot.