Police arrest six men after a scuffle in Melaka Raya, seizing an imitation pistol and dismissing viral claims of a shooting incident.
MELAKA: Police have arrested six local men believed to be involved in a scuffle in the Melaka Raya area early this morning.
Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the suspects, aged between their 20s and 40s, were detained following a police report lodged at about 4 am.
“Initial investigations found that the incident stemmed from provocation and a misunderstanding involving four individuals,” he said in a statement.
The situation escalated and drew public attention, resulting in the scuffle. The arrests also led to the seizure of a suspected imitation pistol from one of the suspects.
Police have recorded statements from 12 witnesses and confirmed that no sound of a firearm discharge was heard during the incident.
Further investigations found that the incident was triggered by dissatisfaction over the choice of song during an entertainment session.
Patit also dismissed viral claims on social media that a shooting had occurred or that bullet casings were found at the scene.
The case is being investigated under Section 36 of the Arms Act 1960, as well as Sections 506 and 147 of the Penal Code.
Investigations are ongoing, and the public is advised not to speculate or spread unverified information that could cause public unease.
