Police Arrest Five Bangladeshis in Connection with Murder of Fellow Countryman
Five Individuals, Including Two Women, Held for Questioning
Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim announced that five Bangladesh nationals, including two women, were arrested on Friday (Feb 14) to assist in the investigation of the murder of a fellow countryman in Section 7.
Arrest Follows Report of Attack
The arrests were made at 1.49 pm in front of a grocery store in the area, following a call received by the authorities at 8.26 am the same day, reporting an incident where a person had been attacked with a sharp weapon in front of the grocery store.
Preliminary Investigations
Police officers and an ambulance from the Shah Alam Hospital were immediately dispatched to the scene. The body of a man lying in front of the store was examined by a medical officer and he was confirmed dead with multiple injuries to the head, body, and hands inflicted by a sharp object.
Preliminary Investigations
Preliminary investigations found that the deceased was a 45-year-old Bangladeshi man working as a supervisor at the grocery store.
Eyewitness Accounts
Mohd Iqbal said several eyewitnesses at the scene claimed that they had heard a verbal altercation inside the grocery store between the deceased and one of his employees regarding the issue of delayed salary payment. The situation escalated when a physical struggle broke out, and the deceased was attacked with a meat cleaver and repeatedly slashed by the employee until he collapsed at the scene.
Suspects’ Background
He added that none of the suspects had prior criminal records and they also tested negative for drugs.
Remand and Investigation
All suspects have been remanded for seven days from today until Feb 21, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Contact Information
Anyone with information or who has witnessed the incident is urged to contact senior criminal investigation officer ASP Mohd Afandi Ahmad at 016-7252948 to assist in the investigation.
Conclusion
The police’s swift action in arresting the suspects and the ongoing investigation into the murder of the Bangladeshi national demonstrate their commitment to ensuring justice is served in this case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who were the suspects arrested in connection with the murder?
A: Five Bangladesh nationals, including two women, were arrested.
Q: What was the motive behind the murder?
A: The motive is believed to be related to a dispute over delayed salary payment.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The case is ongoing, and all suspects have been remanded for seven days.
Q: Who can assist in the investigation?
A: Anyone with information or who has witnessed the incident can contact senior criminal investigation officer ASP Mohd Afandi Ahmad at 016-7252948.