Elderly woman suffers 50pct burns after being doused with petrol, set alight
KUALA LUMPUR: A 62-year-old woman suffered burns to about 50 per cent of her body after an unidentified man allegedly doused her with a liquid believed to be petrol before setting her alight at a number forecast outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong here this morning.
A 62-year-old woman sustained burns covering approximately half of her body when, according to police, an unidentified man allegedly poured a flammable liquid, presumed to be petrol, onto her before setting her ablaze at a news outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong, Kuala Lumpur this morning. Superintendent Jasni Zolpa, leading the Sentul acting district police, reported receiving a call via MERS999 around 8am regarding the incident.
The victim, who worked as a counter attendant, was immediately airlifted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital where her condition is described as critical but stable. Preliminary investigations revealed the victim had no apparent enemies and no prior threats had been made. However, the motive behind the attack remains under investigation. The Kuala Lumpur Police Forensic Team also visited the scene and procured DNA samples and other evidence to aid the investigation.
Police have launched a special operation to apprehend the suspect, and the case is being pursued under Section 326 of the Penal Code. Authorities are actively seeking information on the incident and urge the public to contact Inspector Muhammad Amri Firdaus Jusoh at 010-9198209 or any regional police station.
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