Malaysia

Man dies in explosion outside Pandan Indah eatery

This is being investigated as a murder case, say cops

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 30 Dec 2022 2:39AM

Man dies in explosion outside Pandan Indah eatery
A 28-year-old male waiter died after an explosion in front of an eatery in Jalan Pandan Indah 12/1 here last night. – The Vibes and PDRM pic, December 30, 2022

by Danial Dzulkifly

AMPANG – A 28-year-old male waiter died after an explosion in front of an eatery in Jalan Pandan Indah 12/1 here last night.

According to Ampang Jaya police chief Mohamad Farouk Eshak, the explosion happened purportedly after the victim touched a small parcel that was left on his car bonnet outside his workplace.

The police are collecting evidence at the scene following the explosion. – DANIAL DZULKIFLY/The Vibes, December 30, 2022
The police are collecting evidence at the scene following the explosion. – DANIAL DZULKIFLY/The Vibes, December 30, 2022

He added that the victim sustained injuries on his body and arm.

“Members of the public had rushed him to Ampang Hospital, but he was pronounced dead at 9.45pm.”

At 2.45am today, Forensic Unit and Bomb Disposal Unit officers are still at the scene collecting evidence.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. – The Vibes, December 30, 2022

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