Mangaluru, Oct 25 (PTI) An unidentified body was found in a decomposed state on the banks of the Nethravati river within Kankanady limits on Tuesday, police said.

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The police said the head, legs and arms were separated from the body. It could not be ascertained whether the body was that of a man or woman, they said. The police said they have registered a case and investigations begun.

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