Religious school fire: Cops call in one person

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have called in one person to assist with investigations into the fire at the Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah tahfiz school.

"Yes, I confirm that we called one man in to help with our investigation.

"So far it's only one. We will update you (the media) from time to time," said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun when met at the school on Friday night.

Mohamad Fuzi (centre, iin white shirt) at the National Forensic Institute on Friday, Sept 15. - Bernama

However, he denied that the man was a suspect, referring to online reports that a suspect had been picked up by police.

"This is just to allow for investigations. So far, we are still not sure (if there are criminal elements)," he said.

The Inspector-General of Police also declined to comment on whether the man was attached to the school.