The body of a father of one, who had been reported missing for just over a week, was found in Sou Sou Lands, Cunaripo, over the weekend by relatives who had been searching for him.
Amar Sharma, a construction worker of Manick Street, Guaico, Tamana, was last seen by relatives on October 27.
His decomposing body was found on Sunday.
Sharma’s mother Indra Ramnath, 59, told Guardian Media that her son left their home on October 27 and never returned. She said all calls to his cellphone went unanswered, which was unusual, as he always answered or returned calls.
Ramnath said when her son failed to contact relatives and days passed by, she reported him missing to the Sangre Grande Police Station.
She explained that family members on Sunday decided to go in search of Sharma after receiving certain information.
The grieving mother said the search party, which was led by a soldier, ventured to a forested area at Sou Sou Lands, where they made the discovery.
Relatives were able to identify the father of one by the clothes he was wearing when he left home.
Police are continuing their investigations into Sharma’s death.