Hammer attack leaves Marang man dead, sister injured while trying to intervene
MARANG, Oct 4 — A man died after he was believed to have been bludgeoned with a hammer by his mentally ill younger...
On October 4, a tragic incident unfolded in Kampung Tasek, Marang, where a man named Mohd Nasir Ismail, 43, lost his life after being brutally attacked with a hammer by his mentally ill younger brother. Nasir was the eldest among nine siblings and sustained severe head injuries in the altercation.
His mother, Hasnah Sulong, 63, was present in the living room when she heard screams and the sounds of a struggle emanating from another part of the house. Upon calling her husband, Ismail Ibrahim, 80, he entered the house and found Nasir in a dire condition, covered in blood with critical head injuries. Ismail immediately called for help.
Hasnah's other child, Affendi, 42, who has a history of mental health issues, is believed to have been responsible for the attack. In an effort to intervene and prevent the fight, her daughter Rurazmiza, 36, was also injured when struck by the hammer.
The tragedy brought back painful memories for Hasnah, who is a stroke survivor, as it reminded her of an incident 12 years ago when the same son stabbed her husband. Despite this painful history, the family continued to care for and live with him.
The Marang District Police Chief, Supt Saari Mohamed, confirmed the incident upon inquiry.
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