Third suspect arrested over Batu Caves fireworks incident


PETALING JAYA: A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a fireworks mishap where eight people were hospitalised during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.

Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Samsor Maarof the suspect was picked up by police shortly after the first two arrests, which were made on the spot early Tuesday (Jan 22) morning.

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