The body of an unidentified was found in Umiam river in Mawdun area on May 14.
The reason for the death was unknown.
East Khasi Hills superintendent of police in a statement today said the person is between the age of 50-60 years and 5 ft tall and police found the body with no clothes on.
The body has been kept at the Shillong Civil Hospital morgue for identification and claim.