Federal Highway motorists were appalled at the sight of a dead man hanging at the Kuala Lumpur-bound Kota Darul Ehsan arch early Sunday.

Brickfields OCP, Assistant Commissioner Sharul Othman Mansor confirmed the finding of the 53-year-old victim.

He was found hanging at the height of 30-metres on the left side of the arch on the highway at approximately 4.35am by an unidentified motorist who contacted the police.

According to Sharul, the police is investigating the motive behind the tragedy.

He also said that the police will also verify if the deceased was formerly a member of Malaysian Royal Army on Monday.

The deceased is, however unemployed.