Malaysian police take statement of man who allegedly slapped non-Muslim for eating during Ramadan
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The dispute reportedly started after the suspect (left) questioned the complainant’s religion and asked to see his Malaysian identity card.
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JOHOR BAHRU - The Malaysian police have taken a statement from a man who allegedly slapped a non-Muslim youth
Johor police chief M. Kumar said statements from the suspect and witnesses, including the suspect’s son, were taken. The 65-year-old suspect was also taken to hospital for a medical examination.
“We will likely refer the investigation papers to the deputy public prosecutor before this Friday.
“I have instructed that a doctor’s statement be recorded before the investigation papers are submitted,” Commissioner Kumar told reporters at the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters on March 18.
He added that the suspect and the victim, both Malaysians, were involved in an isolated incident.
“This is a rare occurrence in our country. Malaysia is known for its high level of tolerance among different races and religions. We respect one another,” he said.
Earlier, Johor Bahru North police chief Balveer Singh said a video shared on social media on March 16 shows the verbal altercation between the two men at the store.
“A 21-year-old man lodged a police report at 9.08pm on Sunday. Investigations revealed that the incident occurred at around 3.45pm. The victim alleged that he was slapped twice on the right cheek by an unknown man.
“The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt,” he said. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
