Police Record Statement from Woman Who Was Slapped by Her Husband at Shopping Mall
Police Investigation Underway
PETALING JAYA: The Sepang district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman, has announced that the statement of the woman who was slapped by her husband at a shopping mall in Kota Warisan has been recorded.
Statement Taken at Police Headquarters
The woman’s statement was taken at the Sepang district police headquarters (IPD) at 8pm on Monday. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are still actively searching for the woman’s husband.
Husband’s Whereabouts Unknown
It is understood that after the incident, the man took his wife and child to stay in Nilai before sending them home. However, the husband left the house again and has not returned as of now, according to a report by Sinar Harian on Wednesday.
Police Receive Report from Victim’s Brother
The police received a report made by the victim’s brother on Monday. The complainant confirmed that the woman who was slapped is his 35-year-old sister, while the man who slapped her is her husband, aged in his 50s.
Investigation Underway
The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code and Section 18 of the Domestic Violence Act 1994. Earlier, a 29-second video went viral, showing a woman walking out of the shopping mall while holding a plastic bag before a man approaches her and slaps her in public.
Conclusion
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern, with many calling for the husband to be brought to justice. The police are working to ensure that justice is served, and the investigation is ongoing.
FAQs
- What is the nature of the investigation?
The investigation is being conducted under Section 323 of the Penal Code and Section 18 of the Domestic Violence Act 1994. - What is the current status of the husband’s whereabouts?
The husband is still at large and has not returned home. - What is the motive behind the incident?
The motive behind the incident is not yet clear, but the police are working to determine if it was an isolated incident or part of a larger pattern of behavior.