Six Pakistani nationals have been arrested after allegedly being involved in a violent altercation that went viral on social media outside a grocery shop in Kampung Kubambang, Paitan, on Friday.
Beluran district police chief, Superintendent Hasan Majid, said authorities received a report regarding the incident at approximately 6.49pm. Initial investigations revealed that the confrontation took place earlier at around 4pm when a group of men approached the victim, who is also a Pakistani national, along the walkway of the shop.
He explained that the situation escalated from a misunderstanding into a heated argument before turning into a physical fight. The victim sustained head injuries and required seven stitches following the assault.
Following the incident and the circulation of a 29-second video clip online, police successfully tracked down and detained six individuals believed to be involved in the brawl.
Hasan added that a remand application would be made to facilitate further investigations under Section 148 of the Penal Code, which relates to rioting with weapons.
Members of the public who witnessed the incident are urged to come forward and assist in the investigation. They may contact the Criminal Investigation Division chief at the Beluran District Police Headquarters, Assistant Superintendent Azhani Amat Khairi, or the investigating officer, Sergeant Mohd Jamsari Zakaria, via the provided contact numbers.
Earlier, the viral footage showed a group of individuals engaging in a fight, with some seen using wooden objects to attack the victim, further fuelling public concern over the incident.
