PERNEM
The decomposed body of a Russian national was found in the forest area of Bhatwadi in Korgao, on Sunday.
As per the preliminary investigation, the police have identified the dead person as Vitaly, a Russian national.
Clothes, bags, documents and mobile phones were investigated for further identification, the police said.
Some women who went to collect seasonal wild fruits (churna) saw the decomposed body. After this the women informed police about the body. The PI Vikram Naik and his team arrived at the spot. The locals also gathered in large numbers at the spot.
Police have taken the body in custody and has been sent for post mortem. The deceased was staying in the same area. The owner of the house in which the deceased was staying and his friends have identified the body. The reason of the death is not known.
