By DayakDaily Team
SARIKEI, Nov 14: Police are investigating an incident whereby a business premises’ metal roller shutter along Jalan Repok here was allegedly shot at seven times, causing damage to its paintwork, on Friday (Nov 13).
Sarikei District Police Chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis said the premises owner discovered the incident after hearing seven impact sounds from the metal shutter, then inspecting it and finding what appeared to be bullet marks.
He said that the police had received a report on the incident and were conducting further investigations.
“An inspection at the scene also uncovered two fragments of objects believed to be metal pellets on the five-foot way outside the premises.
“Checks found that the metal shutter was not punctured, but there were damaged paint marks on its surface,” he said in a TVS news report.
He added that an investigation is underway to identify the type of weapon used, track down those involved, and the motive behind the incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960. Members of the public with information are urged to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Mohd Firza Ahmad Fauzi, at 012-9768277 or visit the nearest police station.
The public has also been urged not to speculate about the incident. — DayakDaily
