{
  "id": 12265444,
  "title": "Police seeking man linked to Tumpat mosque vandalism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/police-seeking-man-linked-to-tumpat-mosque-vandalism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:43:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1548605/police-seeking-man-linked-tumpat-mosque-vandalism"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Baru - Police are seeking a man believed to be connected to the vandalism of Al-Aziz Al-Hadi Mosque in Tumpat yesterday. Assistant Commissioner Mohd Khairi Shafie, head of Tumpat police, stated that CCTV footage showed a suspect who may be linked to the incident, which took place at 6.35am. The report came from a member of the public, and initial investigations revealed that the mosque's glass door was shattered and a foul-smelling, greenish-brown liquid was poured onto the prayer hall carpet. The case is being investigated under Sections 295 and 427 of the Penal Code, according to a statement released by Khairi. The police are looking into the motive and evaluating the extent of the damage and financial losses incurred. He urged the public not to jump to conclusions, make unfounded allegations, or disseminate unverified information. Anyone with relevant information was advised to contact the Tumpat district police headquarters operations room at 09-725 6226.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: Police are identifying a man believed to be linked to the vandalism of Al-Aziz Al-Hadi Mosque in Kota SPP Warisan, Tumpat, yesterday.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tumpat mosque door smashed, liquid poured on carpet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/tumpat-mosque-door-smashed-liquid-poured-on-carpet",
        "published": "2026-10-05T23:16:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Police seek man over mosque vandalism in Tumpat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/police-seek-man-over-mosque-vandalism-in-tumpat",
        "published": "2026-10-06T01:40:55.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}