Adib inquest: Fireman tells of intimidation, being chased and samurai sword


SHAH ALAM: Fireman Muhammad Hazim Rahimi says firefighters were only able to do their jobs on Nov 27 during the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple riot when the police were around to control the crowd.

He told the inquest – set up to determine the cause of death of fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim (pic) – about angry crowds, being chased and even a person wielding what looked like a samurai sword.

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