Soldier suffers facial injuries after being accidentally shot during Port Dickson firing practice

A soldier in his 20s sustained facial injuries after being accidentally shot by a colleague during a firing practice in Port Dickson, according to a report by Malay Mail. The incident occurred around 2:15pm at a firing range in Sungai Menyala, when the victim was part of a group of personnel engaged in shooting exercises. The injured soldier was promptly taken to Port Dickson Hospital and subsequently transferred to Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital for further medical attention.

He is currently reported to be in a stable condition. In response to the incident, a man in his 20s was detained under Section 37 of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 337 of the Penal Code to aid in the ongoing investigation.

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