Police probe assault, pickup truck vandalism linked to Tasek Bera operation
BERA: Police are tracking down a suspect who allegedly damaged a pickup truck and assaulted a man in Kampung Kuala Serting here yesterday.
Police are investigating an assault and pickup truck vandalism incident linked to an ongoing land enforcement operation at the Tasek Bera Conservation Forest Reserve in Pahang. According to Bera district police chief Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir, the suspect allegedly smashed the side mirror of a Toyota Hilux and punched a man on the shoulder.
The suspect fled the scene on foot, leaving his motorcycle behind. The victim reported the incident to the police, and Zulkiflee said they are tracking down the suspect using the motorcycle's registration number. The police are investigating the case under Sections 323 and 427 of the Penal Code, which deal with voluntarily causing hurt and committing mischief, respectively.
The incident is believed to be connected to the Pahang State Enforcement Unit's (UPNP) remeasurement exercise at the forest reserve to curb encroachment. Several villagers have reportedly been arrested for obstructing enforcement personnel, and threats have allegedly been made to prevent the operation from continuing.
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