A distressing discovery unfolded at Queensbay Beach, Bayan Baru, as the body of a female infant was found washed up on Sunday evening.
Superintendent Kamarul Rizal Jenal, the Southwest District Police Chief, revealed that they were notified by the public about this discovery around 5:55 PM.
Initial investigations suggest that the infant's body might have been carried by ocean currents before being deposited onto the beach area.
In an official statement on Sunday, Kamarul Rizal stated, "The body has been transferred to the Penang Hospital Forensic Unit (HPP) for further examination."
He urged anyone possessing information related to the case to come forward and contact the nearest police station.
a video taken during the incident, which went viral, depicted several members of the public discovering the infant's body washed ashore on the rocks at Queensbay Beach, sparking immediate concern and sorrow within the community.
Mayat bayi perempuan dipercayai dihanyutkan arus laut ditemukan terdampar di persisiran pantai Queensbay, Bayan Baru, Pulau Pinang kira-kira jam 6 petang.
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This tragic incident falls under the investigation of Section 318 of the Penal Code, as stated by Kamarul Rizal.
Source: Sinar Harian
