Man goes on rampage with parang, throws niece into river
The girl, aged five, was later found dead in the river near Kota Tinggi.
Police have recovered the body of a five-year-old girl from a river near Kota Tinggi, after her uncle allegedly threw her into the water. The tragic incident occurred in Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili, Kota Tinggi, Johor, this morning. The victim's uncle, a 37-year-old local man, is believed to have gone on a rampage with a parang, a traditional Malay knife, while pursuing a 40-year-old man.
Initial investigations revealed that the suspect had thrown the young girl into the river prior to the rampage. After receiving a report around 9.30am, police officers rushed to the scene and encountered resistance from the suspect, who was subsequently apprehended. The girl's body was taken to Kota Tinggi Hospital and later transferred to Pasir Gudang Hospital for a post-mortem examination scheduled for the following day.
Police are currently investigating the motive behind the killing, and it has been noted that the suspect may be suffering from mental health issues.
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