Number forecast operator doused in petrol and set ablaze while working in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Police have launched a special operation to track down a man who doused an elderly woman wi...
A 62-year-old number forecast operator in Kepong was severely burned when a man doused her with petrol and set her on fire at her workplace, police announced on Tuesday. The victim, who served as a counter staff at the establishment, was attacked by an unidentified suspect at 8pm. According to Acting Sentul district police chief Supt Jasni Zolpa, the victim suffered approximately 50% burns and was immediately transported to Kuala Lumpur Hospital, where her condition remains stable yet critical.
The motive behind the attack remains under investigation, as there were no prior conflicts or threats against the victim. Police have launched a special operation to apprehend the suspect, urging anyone with information to contact the relevant authorities.
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