Early yesterday, police began investigating a suspected petrol bomb attack at an entertainment centre located on Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in Kuala Lumpur. The deputy chief of Dang Wangi police, Nazron Abd Yusof, confirmed the incident and stated that they are looking into the case under Section 435 of the Penal Code, which pertains to causing mischief by fire or explosive substances.
The camera footage taken by a shop next to the target outlet captured the event at approximately 2:18 AM. This video shows four individuals arriving at the location on two motorbikes.
These individuals are seen throwing objects, believed to be the petrol Bombs, at the entertainment centre before leaving the site.
Kuala Lumpur Authorities Seek Clues and Community Help in Wake of Destructive Petrol Bomb Incident
Police are now trying to determine the accurate timing of the attack and gathering more footage to gather further details. They are also in the process of finding the identities of the suspects involved in this action.
For now, the full extent of the damage to the entertainment centre has not been found out yet. Authorities are now understanding the impact of fire and calculating estimated financial losses incurred.
This evaluation will help in understanding the intensity of the attack and assist in ongoing investigation.
The local community and sponsor of the entertainment centre are shocked by this violent act. The police are focusing on anyone with information about the incident or the suspects to come forward for the investigation.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges that law faces in dealing with action of deliberate sabotage and violence aimed at public establishments.
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