RELATIVES of an autistic teen found dead seven weeks ago continue to have their hopes of closure delayed as her body is yet to be released to them by the state. However, the Minister of Justice said a report should be released soon.

Malini Persad, 15, went missing from her on April 13. Her decomposing body was found on April 17 in a forested area off KPA Road in Barrackpore by officers of the Southern Division and members of the Hunters Search and Rescue Team.

Her father, Andrew, said the delayed DNA test results continue to hinder their ability to put the tragedy behind them.