The police on Sunday recovered the charred body of a man from Koyilandy, following a search carried out after local residents spotted a severed leg. The victim, reportedly murdered, was identified as Rajeev of Kottayam, who worked as a painter.
The burnt body parts were found in different spots at Oorallur near Naduvannur Road in Koyilandy. Drone cameras were used to carry out the search. A dog squad was also deployed.