RESIDENTS of Lorong Imam Jailani, Batu 7 Tongkang Pechah in Batu Pahat were shocked to discover a partial human skeleton and some clothing in an abandoned house, as revealed by the police yesterday afternoon.

Md Hairunizal Alimon, 56, mentioned that he had not observed any unusual incidents or heard cries or screams in the vicinity of his residence. The residents only became aware of the matter upon seeing the police at the location of the discovery.