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Man killed, another arrested after group fight in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a man following a group fight at Jalan Mandolin 33/5, Taman Alam Megah, which resulted in the death of another man.

Man killed, another arrested after group fight in Shah Alam

A man was killed and another arrested following a group fight in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The incident occurred at Jalan Mandolin 33/5, Taman Alam Megah, around 2pm, when police were alerted to a fight involving a group of men. CCTV footage showed several men in a confrontation, with slashing taking place. A car then struck one of the suspects, resulting in his death at the scene.

Police have opened an investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a potential penalty of 30 to 40 years in prison and at least 12 strokes of the rotan. Anyone with information is urged to contact Assistant Superintendent Shamsiah Noor Zakaria or their nearest police station. The incident gained widespread attention after a dashcam recording was shared online, showing a group of people rushing from vehicles to attack a man lying on the road, and another car making a U-turn to hit an individual before others joined in.

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