Palghar, Apr 18 (PTI) The highly-decomposed body of an unidentified man was found at the Bhuigaon seashore in Vasai in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Monday.

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The body was spotted by fishermen and local people on Sunday evening, a Vasai police station official said.

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He said the deceased seems to be in his 40s.

Prima facie, the body was swept ashore due to sea waves.

A case of accidental death was registered and further investigation is underway.

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