5 arrested, others sought over viral Pudu nightclub brawl
KUALA LUMPUR: Five men with records for violent and drug-related offences have been arrested over a brawl outside a nightclub in Pudu, with police hunting for other suspects still at large.
In Kuala Lumpur, police have arrested five men with violent and drug-related criminal histories, following a violent brawl outside a nightclub in Pudu. Annas Sulaiman, Wangsa Maju district police chief assistant commissioner, stated that the suspects, aged between 19 and 30, were directly involved in the incident. Initial investigations revealed that the fight began as a misunderstanding between several individuals, which then escalated into a larger brawl outside the club.
Police seized a black Perodua Myvi, believed to have been used during the incident, from the scene. The video posted on Facebook showed the Perodua Myvi ramming into a parked car before the fighting commenced. All suspects have been remanded for five days to aid in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine for attempted murder.
Those found guilty of Section 148 could face up to 20 years in prison for possessing weapons during a riot, while Section 427 charges, for which the maximum penalty is three years in jail and a fine, could result from the allegations of mischief. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer, Insp Jeychandran Velayudan, at 03-9289 9222 or 010-214 6297, Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999, or any nearby police station.
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