PDRM Hunts Foreign Man Who Allegedly Splashed Ex-GF With Acid in PJ Following Their Breakup
by Didi · WORLD OF BUZZThe Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has launched a manhunt for a foreign man who allegedly splashed a woman with acid in Petaling Jaya on 27 October.
According to Petaling Jaya Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat, the victim, a foreign woman in her 20s, was in a relationship with the suspect.
Woman allegedly splashed with acid following breakup
Shamsudin said the incident reportedly took place at around 10:00 AM in the PJS 4 area, as reported by Berita Harian.
The victim, who works at an eatery, suffered burn injuries after being splashed with a liquid believed to be acid. The incident is suspected to have stemmed from a breakup.
Shamsudin added that the victim is now receiving treatment at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
Shamsudin said that police are still tracking down the suspect, who fled shortly after the incident, while investigations into his background are ongoing.
He also said police are recording statements from witnesses as part of their efforts to locate and identify the suspect.
The investigations are being carried out under Section 325 of the Penal Code
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Source: Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya