Police seek man over mosque vandalism in Tumpat

Kota Bharu, October 6 — Police in Tumpat are searching for a man suspected of vandalizing the Al-Aziz Al-Hadi Mosque. According to Tumpat Police Chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie, CCTV footage from the mosque captured a man believed to be connected to the incident, which took place at 6:35am. The man is thought to have smashed the mosque's glass door and poured a foul-smelling, greenish-brown liquid onto the prayer hall carpet.

Police received a tip-off from a member of the public before beginning their investigation, which is currently underway under Sections 295 and 427 of the Penal Code. The motive and extent of the damage are being assessed, and the police urge the public to refrain from speculation, making accusations, or spreading unverified information.

Those with information are asked to contact the Tumpat District Police Headquarters operations room at 09-725 6226.