Elderly woman set on fire outside KL lottery shop
Police say the 62-year-old was in critical but stable condition after suffering burns to about 50% of her body.
A 62-year-old woman was severely burned outside a Kuala Lumpur lottery shop after being set on fire, police reported. The victim, who worked as an attendant at the establishment, had no known enemies and had not received any prior threats, according to Jasni Zolpa, deputy police chief of Sentul. She was transported to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for treatment and is currently in critical but stable condition.
The extent of her injuries is significant, affecting approximately 50% of her body. Police have launched a special operation to identify and apprehend the assailant. DNA samples and other evidence were collected at the scene to aid in the investigation. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the appropriate authorities.
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