17-year-old remanded seven days over brother-in-law stabbing

BATU PAHAT police have remanded a 17-year-old suspect for seven days following an incident where he allegedly stabbed his 18-year-old brother-in-law three times. The victim sustained injuries to his back and lungs, with the suspect believed to have used a 14.5-centimetre knife. The altercation took place around 5am at a house in Taman Desa Sri Banang, Minyak Beku.

The victim and his 14-year-old wife had previously argued the previous evening. The suspect, a secondhand shop assistant, was initially seen leaving the victim's residence, but returned later that night without being noticed by other family members. Upon arrival, the suspect kicked the victim while he was asleep before stabbing him upon awakening.

The victim was rushed to the hospital by his mother-in-law, where he is now receiving treatment and in stable condition. Batu Pahat district police chief confirmed the incident, adding that the case falls under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means.