{
  "id": 9233082,
  "title": "Thai imam’s wife finds paint splashed on car after prayers in Tumpat, Kelantan police on the case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/thai-imams-wife-finds-paint-splashed-on-car-after-prayers-in-tumpat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:01:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/23/thai-imams-wife-finds-paint-splashed-on-car-after-prayers-in-tumpat-kelantan-police-on-the-case/236159"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Tumpat, Kelantan, police have launched an investigation into an act of mischief against a car belonging to the wife of a Thai imam. The incident occurred on Monday evening at the Kok Majid Jetty area. Police Chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie confirmed that the 30-year-old imam parked his white Honda City near the jetty at 7:10pm before attending Isyak prayers at Masjid Pulau Beluru. Upon returning at 9:36pm, the imam discovered paint marks on his vehicle. Mohd Khairi stated that the imam had previously received a screenshot from a friend alleging he was threatened for reporting undocumented migrant smuggling in the Tumpat islands, however, the complainant denied these claims. The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code, and the Tumpat District Police Headquarters is urging anyone with information to contact the operations room at 09-7252482 or the nearest police station.",
  "summary": "KOTA BHARU, Sept 23 — Police have confirmed receiving a report of an act of mischief on a car belonging to the wif...",
  "key_points": [
    "Thai imam's car vandalized with paint after prayers in Tumpat.",
    "Police investigating incident under Penal Code Section 427.",
    "Public urged to provide information to aid investigation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The reported vandalism suggests a possible escalation of threats against the imam, who had previously reported alleged undocumented migrant smuggling, potentially indicating a wider pattern of intimidation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Thai imam’s wife finds paint splashed on car after prayers in Tumpat, Kelantan police on the case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/thai-imams-wife-finds-paint-splashed-on-car-after-prayers-in-tumpat-9234725",
        "published": "2026-09-23T01:01:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}