Police have detained a 52-year-old man for allegedly assaulting and threatening a 69-year-old retiree following a minor traffic collision near Pekan Suntex, Batu 9 Cheras.
According to District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof, the victim filed a report at 4.49pm yesterday, claiming he was injured after being assaulted and criminally intimidated by the suspect near a traffic light.
“Preliminary investigations indicate the incident arose from a minor collision between the complainant’s vehicle and the suspect’s,” Naazron said in a statement today.
The suspect was apprehended in Kajang at 11.30pm the same day and has been remanded for two days to assist with investigations.
The case is being probed under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. Authorities are also investigating under Section 506 for criminal intimidation, which can result in up to seven years’ imprisonment if the threat involves death or grievous harm.
Naazron urged anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or investigating officer Sergeant Ganesan Ramachandran at 012-608 9180. He also reminded the public to remain calm and act responsibly on the road to maintain public safety.
