[UPDATED] Cops probing into alleged bomb threat against Siti Kasim

KUALA LUMPUR – Police are currently investigating an alleged bomb threat against lawyer and activist Siti Kasim at a workshop here.

According to her Facebook post, she is now waiting for the bomb squad to arrive before she lodges a report.

She said she spotted a peculiar object near her car tyre when she was sending it for service about noon.

“There were two mineral water bottles attached to a back tyre of my car. 

“At that time, the car was still at the workshop and we could do nothing about it,” she said.

She said she had since called police and informed them of a potential bomb threat.

She said she wanted to service her car, as she was heading to Kelantan to settle an Orang Asli issue there.

“I was informed by the workshop (of the matter) and was also sent pictures of the object.

“Police have since arrived, and everyone in the area has been asked to clear off,” she said.

Police are now still inspecting the car.

Meanwhile, Brickfields police chief Amihizam Abdul Shukor said the two bottles filled with wires are believed to be improvised explosive devices.

He said a bomb squad managed to dispose of both bottles, and the materials will be sent to experts for further analysis.

He said police had earlier cordoned off the area around Jalan Maarof in Bangsar and diverted traffic to ensure safety.

“We have yet to record any statement from Siti Kasim, but so far we believe she does not have any enemies,” he said, adding that police will conduct further investigations. – The Vibes, July 21, 2023