IPOH: Police have detained six individuals to assist investigations into the shooting of a police officer and the discovery of a woman’s body in Simpang Pulai.
Perak Police Chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin confirmed that five men and one woman were detained for questioning regarding the incident.
A police officer from Simpang Pulai Police Station is receiving treatment at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital for gunshot and stab wounds sustained during a struggle with a suspect.
The altercation occurred during an investigation into a murder case in a palm oil plantation near Aalborg Portland Malaysia Sdn Bhd at approximately 1:15 am.
Further examination of the suspect’s vehicle revealed the body of a woman in the rear seat of the car.
The case is being investigated under Section 302/307 of the Penal Code for murder and attempted murder, along with Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971. – Bernama
