Why postmortem is necessary even when cause of death looks obvious

Last month, a body of a woman was found floating on Lake Muhazi in Kayonza District, as onlookers gathered to identify the victim. A family member recognised the victim and soon after police transported the body to Rwamagana hospital for a ‘postmortem.’
A body of a woman was found floating on Lake Muhazi in Kayonza District last month. (File)
A body of a woman was found floating on Lake Muhazi in Kayonza District last month. (File)
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