MAWKYRWAT, Oct 13: A man’s body in a highly decomposed state was found lying on a paddy field in Disong area, which lies along the boundary of three villages — Mawmerang, Mawlangwir and Photjaud Rangthong.
According to locals, the body was found by cowherd boys from Mawmerang village on Wednesday evening. The boys reportedly saw the body on Tuesday but failed to realise what it was.
On receiving information, the police, on Thursday, inspected the body. Inquest and post-mortem examination was conducted on the spot.
During the inspection, a COVID vaccination certificate with the name of one Bishal Gurung (38) was found from the body.