{
  "id": 19095769,
  "title": "Man carrying pistol-like object, chasing car in video believed to be policeman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/man-carrying-pistol-like-object-chasing-car-in-video-believed-to-be",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:54:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1573846/man-carrying-pistol-object-chasing-car-video-believed-be-policeman"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kuala Lumpur, a man was seen in a viral video holding what appeared to be a pistol-like object while pursuing a car at the Jalan Sultan Salahuddin junction on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm when officers from the Dang Wangi police headquarters Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) noticed a suspicious black Honda Accord. Upon approaching the vehicle for inspection, the driver fled recklessly, colliding with a blue Honda City in an attempt to evade capture. Around 6:40 pm, police located the car again near the same junction and gave chase. Two men exited the Honda Accord and fled the scene. An initial examination of the vehicle did not reveal any illegal items. Authorities are currently tracking down the two individuals to aid further investigations. The 73-second video, posted on Threads, sparked social media discussions and prompted questions regarding the man's actions. Police became aware of the video yesterday and confirmed that it took place the previous day. Individuals with information are encouraged to reach out to the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-21460522 or 03-21460585, Dang Wangi police headquarters at 03-26002222, or any nearby police station.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A man seen holding a pistol-like object while chasing a car in a viral video taken in Jalan Sultan Salahuddin is believed to be a policeman conducting Op Tapis Khas on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}