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Man dies after parang attack in Teluk Intan

TELUK INTAN: A man died after being attacked with parangs by three men outside a shop in Taman Banjar Jaya here yesterday afternoon.

Man dies after parang attack in Teluk Intan

In Teluk Intan, a man passed away after being attacked with parangs by three individuals outside a shop in Taman Banjar Jaya yesterday afternoon. Police chief Assistant Commissioner Chua Kok Lian confirmed the victim succumbed to injuries while receiving medical attention at Teluk Intan Hospital following the incident at 3:53pm. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.

A 27-year-old woman has been apprehended to aid the ongoing inquiry. The case is being treated as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The incident garnered attention after a brief video of a bloodied man lying inside a business premises circulated on social media. The footage also depicted a woman nearby the victim, trying to provide first aid while the scene appeared to have been looted, with bloodstains on the floor.

Anyone possessing information regarding the incident is urged to reach out to the Hilir Perak police headquarters at 05-629 9222 or visit the nearest police station.

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