Police Deny Claims of Refusing to Accept Report from Stabbing Victim
Police Investigation Underway
Police in Bentong have denied claims circulating on WhatsApp alleging that they refused to accept a police report from a man who was stabbed in the eye. The incident allegedly occurred at the car park of a resort in Janda Baik on December 24.
Viral Claim Proven False
Bentong police chief Zaiham Kahar stated that a report was lodged by the victim just one hour after the incident, contradicting the claim that the police refused to accept the report. "The viral claim is not true as we received a report and investigated the case. The victim was also sent to Temerloh hospital for treatment," he said in a statement.
Investigation Underway
The police officer in charge of the investigation did not elaborate on the status of the investigation, but an officer with the criminal investigation department has since lodged a police report over the claim. The probe is being conducted under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for improper use of network facilities.
Police Urge Individual to Come Forward
Zaiham urged the person who spread the claim to come forward for further investigation, stating that the police are committed to getting to the bottom of the matter.
What Happened?
According to the viral claim, a delivery rider was stabbed in the eye by a customer, and the victim tried to file a police report several times but was allegedly refused by the authorities.
Conclusion
The Bentong police have denied the claims and are currently investigating the incident. It is essential to rely on accurate information and not spread false claims, as they can cause harm and undermine the public’s trust in the authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to the victim?
The victim was stabbed in the eye by a customer, allegedly. - When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on December 24 at the car park of a resort in Janda Baik. - What did the police say about the claim?
The police denied the claim, stating that a report was lodged by the victim one hour after the incident and that the police investigated the case. - What is the status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, with a police report lodged under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for improper use of network facilities.