Activist Tamim Dahri, three others arrested over temple statue vandalism

Three individuals, including activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, have been arrested in connection with vandalism to statues at a Kuala Lumpur temple on October 6. Police chief Fadil Marsus stated that the three were apprehended in Beranang, Selangor, on October 10, following two separate police reports. The suspects were detained for three days before being released on police bail on Tuesday.

The temple suffered the destruction of up to four statues, though the extent of the losses is still under investigation. Marsus informed that the investigation papers would be forwarded to the state prosecution office, and authorities are working to determine the cause and motive behind the act. The investigation is being conducted under Section 295 of the Penal Code, which deals with injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any group.