KUALA BERANG: The body of a baby, missing its head and one hand, was found in a drain behind a house in Kampung Padang Setengge here this evening.
Hulu Terengganu police chief Superintendent Sharudin Abdul Wahab said police received a report on the discovery at 6.52pm.
He said the baby was found by a woman who was washing clothes behind her house.
"The baby's body was found without its head and missing one hand.
"So far, police have been unable to determine the baby's sex or nationality. The body has been sent to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital's Forensic Department for a post-mortem," he said in a statement.
Sharudin said the D10 forensic unit and K9 unit from the Terengganu police contingent headquarters had been called in to assist with investigations and gather evidence at the scene.
The case is being investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code.
Members of the public with information about the incident are urged to contact the nearest police station.
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