Two charged over nightclub assault in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: A car wash worker and a lorry driver were charged with injuring two men during an incident at a nightclub here last Friday.
Two individuals, a car wash worker and a lorry driver, have been charged with injuring two men during an incident at a nightclub in Penang last Friday. The accused, R Jayruban and R Narindran, both 30s, appeared before a magistrate to face separate charges. Jayruban faces allegations of causing grievous hurt to a 30-year-old man, while Narindran is accused of causing hurt to another 30-year-old individual. Both cases occurred at Kelab Maejousz in Pulau Tikus around 3am on August 14.
Jayruban was charged under Section 325 of the Penal Code, which imposes a maximum penalty of 7 years' imprisonment and a fine. Narindran's charge falls under Section 323, with a potential sentence of up to 1 year in jail, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Danial Amir Saad set bail at RM6,000 for Jayruban and RM5,000 for Narindran, but their lawyer, S Meharaj, requested reduced amounts due to the accused's family responsibilities.
Jayruban, who earns RM2,000 a month working at a car wash, supports his ailing mother and two younger siblings, while Narindran, a lorry driver, cares for his wife, two children and his stroke-afflicted father.
Both accused surrendered upon being called by police, and the court granted bail with one surety each. The court also ordered the accused not to contact the victims or prosecution witnesses. The case will be heard again on September 29 for further proceedings and document submission.
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