Dept: Fireman who was in temple fracas still in trauma


NILAI: A fireman involved in an operation during the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple fracas last week is still traumatised by the rioting.

Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Muhammad Hamdan Wahid said the firefighter, who was behind the wheels of the Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS) unit, was still in a state of fear and anxiety.

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