Twelve individuals have been remanded for four days to assist in investigations into a brawl and riot at the Melor public market last Thursday.
Kota Bharu police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said the remand order was issued by Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid at the Kota Bharu Magistrate’s Court. The suspects comprise five men and seven women, aged between their early 20s and late 50s.
He said the remand period begins today to allow police to conduct further investigations in accordance with the law.
Yesterday, police confirmed the arrest of the 12 individuals in connection with the riot at the market.
