Malaysia

Suspect arrested over man’s death in Bangsar

26-year-old local nabbed in Selayang Baru, says Brickfields police chief

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 14 Mar 2021 4:12PM

Suspect arrested over man’s death in Bangsar
Brickfields district police chief ACP Anuar Omar says the others involved in the incident are believed to have fled, and that the police are now looking for them. – File pic, March 14, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – The police have arrested a suspect over the death of a man in a fight in Bangsar yesterday.

Brickfields district police chief ACP Anuar Omar said the 26-year-old suspect – who is a local – was arrested in Selayang Baru, Batu Caves here.

When contacted, he said that the man then led the police to several houses of the other suspects; however, they were not home and are believed to have fled.

He said the police were now looking for the remaining suspects.

Yesterday, Bernama reported that a man was killed, while his friend was seriously injured, in a fight at Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, believed to be over an old grudge.

Sanjeet Kumar Morthi, 28, of Batu Caves, Gombak died while receiving treatment at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, while the other victim was sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment. – Bernama, March 14, 2021

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