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.
Acting Pahang police chief Azry Akmar Ayob disclosed that no CCTV footage or witnesses were found for the alleged vandalism of a statue at a Hindu temple in Bukit Tinggi, Bentong, Pahang. Three police reports were filed on the matter yesterday, one by a 49-year-old security guard, another by a 45-year-old monk, and a third by a 41-year-old member of the public.
Preliminary investigations revealed the absence of CCTV cameras at the temple and the lack of independent witnesses to the incident. The case is being investigated under Section 295 of the Penal Code, which deals with defiling a sacred object with the intent to insult a religion, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which pertains to the misuse of network facilities.
Police emphasized the seriousness of the incident and stated that investigations are underway to determine the cause and the individuals involved.
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