Cops on the hunt for ride-by shooters

PASIR MAS: Police are tracking down two suspects believed to have been involved in a shooting case in Kampung Alor Pinggan, Gelang Mas, here.

Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said that in the 3am incident yesterday, the victim and his cousin were asleep when they heard four shots being fired outside his house.

“The victim got up and saw two men on a motorcycle speeding off towards Bunut Susu.

“Preliminary investigation found bullet marks on the rear mirror and front passenger side mirror of their compact car, and on the left fender of a four-wheel drive vehicle,” he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.

He added that police also found four bullet casings in front of the victim’s house.

“No one was injured in the incident. The case is being investigated under Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 427 of the Penal Code while the motive is still under investigation,” he said.

Meanwhile, the victim, who did not want to be named, said he lodged a report at the Meranti police station as he feared for his safety and that of his family.