Man who attempted to abduct six-year-old linked to 'gila isim', says exco
MELAKA: A man who attempted to abduct a six-year-old girl in Ayer Molek last night is believed to have been experiencing a condition referred to as ‘gila isim’.
In Melaka, a man accused of attempting to abduct a six-year-old girl in Ayer Molek last night is believed to have been suffering from a condition known as gila isim, according to Datuk Rahmad Mariman, chairman of the Melaka Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee. The man, from Sungai Petai, Alor Gajah, allegedly exhibited unusual behavior, including stealing a motorist's phone under the pretense of contacting the police.
Following the abduction attempt, he fled by wading through a river to clean his face before targeting another individual's car. Upon the public's intervention in detaining the suspect after the incident involving the child, Rahmad Mariman revealed that the man was linked to gila isim, a condition associated with claims of deviant teachings.
Reports indicate that the man displayed aggressive behavior and attempted to abduct the young girl around 8:12 PM, an incident that was recorded by members of the public and subsequently went viral on social media. Prior to this incident, the same man was linked to two other incidents, including an attempt to steal a vehicle containing children and allegedly assaulting an elderly individual.
It is expected that a remand application will be made at the Melaka Court Complex in Ayer Keroh today.
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