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 during a firing practice in Port Dickson, Malaysia, on August 13. The incident occurred around 2:15 pm when the victim, along with several other personnel, was participating in a shooting exercise at a firing range in Sungai Menyala. 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 stable condition. Following the incident, a 20-year-old man was detained under Section 37 of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 337 of the Penal Code to aid in the investigation.

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