The New Indian Express ·
Dead body found in Wayanad forest, suspected to be that of missing tribal woman
KALPETTA: The body of an elderly woman was found in the Kurichyad reserve forest in Wayanad on Thursday, with police suspecting it to be that of Thanki, 67, of Pallivayal in Vadakkanad, who had been missing for nearly 40 days.
The body was found during a search in the forest area. Police are verifying the identity and informed that further details will be known only after autopsy and DNA test.
Meanwhile Noolpuzha Panchayath member AnilKumar told media that a bangle similar to that of Thanki was found in the body.