PJ police hunt foreign man who allegedly threw acid at girlfriend after break-up

PETALING JAYA, Oct 30 — Authorities are searching for a foreign man who allegedly threw acid at his girlfriend in PJS 4 on Tuesday, according to Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat. The incident, which occurred around 10am, reportedly involved the woman and her foreign boyfriend, and may have been triggered by a recent break-up, police stated.

"I can confirm that a report was received and investigations are being conducted under Section 325 of the Penal Code," Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin informed. The victim, a woman in her 20s who works at a local eatery, suffered burns after being splashed with a liquid presumed to be acid. She is currently undergoing treatment at the University of Malaya Medical Centre for her injuries.

Police are actively seeking the suspect, who fled the scene immediately following the attack, while his background details remain under investigation. Further inquiries are being carried out, including gathering statements from witnesses to locate the suspect.