JOHOR BARU – Two more arrests were made yesterday, raising the total number of suspects arrested in connection with a brawl in Tampoi here last Saturday to 14, said police.
North Johor Baru district police chief Balveer Singh said yesterday all 14 arrested were local citizens comprising 13 men and a woman aged between 15 and 36.
He added that the application for the remand of the two newly arrested suspects would be made today.
He said police investigations would be carried out in a transparent manner according to the law without fear or favour or compromise.
Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat, who also called on the public to not speculate on the riotous incident, was reported yesterday as saying that police are still investigating the cause of the fight, explaining that strict action will be taken against the instigator.
The incident had gone viral via a 28-second video on social media.
The case is being investigated under Sections 148, 365, and 385 of the Penal Code. – Bernama, May 31, 2023
