Wakaf bharu: Two men were found drowned in the Kelantan River near Kampung Pasir Pekan in Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat, yesterday.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tumpat Police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie stated that the bodies of the victims, aged 31 and 42, were discovered floating near the riverbank, separated by a distance of about 100 metres.
"Police received two reports regarding the discovery of the bodies at about 7 pm and 7.55 pm," ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said in a statement today. He added that initial examinations showed no external injuries on either victim, and the bodies were subsequently sent to Tumpat Hospital.
Medical officers later confirmed that the cause of death was drowning. Authorities are urging anyone with information on the incident to assist investigations by contacting the Tumpat Police headquarters at 09-725 7222 or visiting the nearest police station.