How did the person end up in the wheel compartment?

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An Unidentified Body Was Discovered in an Aircraft Wheel Compartment at KLIA2

An unidentified body was discovered in the wheel compartment of an aircraft that arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) from Tokyo, Japan. The discovery was made by engineering staff at approximately 6:55 AM on August 27, shortly after the aircraft landed at 6:30 AM. The staff detected a foul odour emanating from the compartment before finding the remains.
Discovery by Engineering Staff

The body was found by engineering personnel who were tasked with opening the aircraft's wheel compartment. Their attention was drawn to a suspicious and foul smell originating from within the compartment. Upon investigation and opening the compartment, they found the unidentified remains, prompting them to report the matter to the KLIA2 police station operations room.
Preliminary Findings on the Deceased

Initial forensic examinations suggest the victim was likely in their 20s and may have been deceased for over 72 hours. No identification documents were found on the body, and the gender has yet to be definitively determined. The individual was reportedly wearing jeans and a white shirt.
Ongoing Investigations

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Forensics Unit was called to the scene to conduct further investigations. Authorities are currently working to establish the identity of the deceased and the exact cause of death. The circumstances leading to the individual being in the aircraft's wheel compartment remain under investigation.

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