Police question 20 people over Kepong woman set alight in petrol attack
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from about 20 people as they investigate the attack on a 62-year-old woman who was allegedly doused with petrol and set alight at a four-digit gaming outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong.
KUALA LUMPUR - Police have questioned approximately 20 individuals as they probe the petrol attack that left a 62-year-old woman with burns to about 50 percent of her body. Acting district police chief Superintendent Jasni Zolpa confirmed that the suspects included the victim's family members, colleagues, and staff from nearby venues.
The victim, a counter attendant at a gaming outlet in Kepong, was allegedly soaked in petrol and set alight around 8 am on Sunday at a four-digit gaming outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong. Due to her severe injuries, Superintendent Jasni could not record a statement from the victim. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspect and trace his movements.
The identity and motive of the attacker remain unclear. The victim is under treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, in critical but stable condition. Initial investigations indicated that the victim had no known enemies and no prior threats. Forensic teams collected DNA samples and other evidence from the scene. Police have launched a special operation to apprehend the suspect, and the case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code.
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