Selangor Journal

Cops open investigation paper on assault case involving a woman

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Police have opened an investigation paper under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt in connection with a quarrel and scuffle between a woman and her ex-boyfriend at Equestrian Park, Presint 5, here on March 26.

Putrajaya district police chief, ACP A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz in a statement today said they have received a report on March 27 lodged by a 29-year-old woman claiming that she was involved in a quarrel and scuffle with her ex-boyfriend who was married.

“Further investigations are ongoing to take witness statements and to obtain a medical report to complete the investigation,” he said in a statement following a posting that went viral on social media alleging the police’s failure to take action over an assault case involving a woman.

In the incident that occurred at 11.40pm on March 26, due to a misunderstanding between the complainant and her ex-boyfriend, a fight broke out and the woman claimed that the man had assaulted her.

A. Asmadi advised members of the public to refrain from making speculations that could interfere with the investigation.

— Bernama

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