No witnesses, footage of alleged Bukit Tinggi temple vandalism
Police say reports on the matter were lodged by a security guard, a monk and a local resident.
Pahang police have discovered no CCTV footage or witnesses to the alleged vandalism of a Hindu temple statue in Bukit Tinggi, according to Acting Pahang police chief Azry Akmar Ayob. Three police reports were filed yesterday, including two around 1am and 2am, by a security guard, a monk, and a 41-year-old member of the public. Preliminary investigations revealed the absence of CCTV cameras at the temple and no independent witnesses to the incident.
The case is under investigation for defiling a sacred object under Section 295 of the Penal Code and for the improper use of network facilities under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Police are treating the incident with seriousness and are continuing their inquiries to ascertain the cause and the individuals involved.
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