Rohingya refugees held for alleged rape

MELAKA: Two Rohingya refugees, including a teenager, have been apprehended in connection with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl. State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Zainol Samah said another suspect, a 27-year-old man, is still at large.

The arrest followed a police report filed by the victim’s 22-year-old brother on Sept 15 at the Batang Tiga police station here. According to the brother’s statement, his 15-year-old sister left home at 2pm on Sept 14 and was subsequently assaulted.