New Year’s Eve Concert Tragedy: Police Investigate Suspected Drug Abuse

Police Record Statement of Individual Treated for Suspected Drug Abuse

Kuala Lumpur: Police have recorded the statement of an individual who was warded at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for suspected drug abuse at a New Year’s Eve concert in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya. Subang Jaya District police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat confirmed that the statement was recorded yesterday, following which the individual was discharged after receiving treatment for over a week.

Investigation Ongoing, 50 People Questioned

“To date, 50 people, aged between 20 and 60, including friends and family of the victims, have been questioned to facilitate the investigation into the deaths of four concertgoers at the New Year’s Eve concert in Bandar Sunway on Dec 31,” he said when contacted by Bernama. He added that police are still waiting for a suitable time to question another person receiving treatment at UMMC, who is reported to be in stable condition.

Four Deaths Suspected to be Due to Substance Abuse

Earlier, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan reported that two men and two women died after attending the Pinkfish concert in Bandar Sunway on New Year’s Eve, suspected to be due to substance abuse. Another three individuals were treated at UMMC and Kuala Lumpur Hospital for similar symptoms.

Police Working to Identify Cause of Deaths

The police are working to identify the cause of the deaths and are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. The authorities are also urging concertgoers who may have consumed substances at the event to come forward and provide information to aid the investigation.

Conclusion

The New Year’s Eve concert tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community, and the police are working tirelessly to identify the cause of the deaths. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

FAQs

Q: How many people have been questioned in connection with the incident?
A: 50 people, aged between 20 and 60, including friends and family of the victims, have been questioned.

Q: How many people died as a result of the incident?
A: Four people died after attending the Pinkfish concert in Bandar Sunway on New Year’s Eve.

Q: What is the suspected cause of the deaths?
A: The suspected cause of the deaths is substance abuse.

Q: Are there any other individuals being treated for similar symptoms?
A: Yes, three individuals are being treated at UMMC and Kuala Lumpur Hospital for similar symptoms.