Two Myanmar nationals held after allegedly assaulting policeman
RAUB: Two Myanmar nationals were arrested after allegedly assaulting a policeman who had reprimanded them for playing loud music by the roadside at Kampung Pamah Kulat in Dong here early today.
Two Myanmar nationals have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a policeman in Pahang, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Kampung Pamah Kulat, near Dong, early this morning. The two suspects, aged 26 and 30, were working at a plantation and were reportedly intoxicated. Police corporal Azry Akmar Ayob was alerted by villagers who witnessed the altercation, and he went to the scene to investigate.
Upon arriving, the policeman approached the suspects, who were playing loud music by the roadside. When he reprimanded them, the suspects reportedly became angry and began assaulting the officer. The victim suffered swelling to his head and body from the attack and is currently being treated at Raub Hospital. Both suspects were detained immediately following the incident and are under investigation for assault on a public servant. The offense carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail or a fine of up to RM10,000, or both.
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