Police detain six men after a violent brawl between two families in a Rawang residential area goes viral on social media.
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have detained six men to assist in investigations into a riot at a residential area in Bukit Sentosa, Rawang.
The incident, which involved a violent brawl between individuals, went viral on social media today.
Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the suspects, aged between 18 and 49, were arrested following police reports lodged over the incident.
Preliminary investigations found the riot stemmed from dissatisfaction and a misunderstanding between two families.
“The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting,” he said in a statement.
Shazeli stressed that the incident is related to a personal dispute and does not involve gangsterism or racial issues.
Police detected a video of the fight uploaded on social media at 4.30 pm.
He advised the public not to take the law into their own hands or spread speculation that could disrupt public order.
“The police will take firm action in accordance with the law against anyone who commits acts that threaten public safety and order,” he said.
