Fire and Rescue Department personnel searching for the remains of missing Felcra pensioner Sahari Baharom, who is believed to have been murdered and thrown into Sungai Padang Terap near Jitra, Kedah. – BERNAMApic
JITRA: The brother of missing Felcra pensioner Sabari Baharom says he sent a WhatsApp message to the victim on the night of his disappearance but received no response.
Ismail Baharom, 69, said he messaged his brother to congratulate him on his new grandchild at around 10pm on Sept 4.
"I thought he was busy, but then when we found his burnt car, we suspected foul play and contacted the police," Ismail told reporters when met at the search site at Kampung Lubuk Batu on Tuesday (Oct 1).
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Police believe Sabari, 62, was thrown into Sungai Padang Terap near here.
Initially, the family believed Sabari had gone for treatment and was unaware of any danger to him.
Despite the challenges posed by the strong river currents, Ismail remains hopeful his brother’s body will be found.
"It's difficult because of the strong currents and the time that has passed, but we’ll see," Ismail added, noting that he last saw the victim in Baling in July.
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On Monday (Sept 30), police confirmed Sabari had been thrown into the river with his hands tied and mouth taped.
Kedah police chief Comm Datuk Fisol Salleh said two local men aged 26 and 38 had been arrested on Friday (Sept 270.
Sabari had been missing since Sept 4, and his car was later found burnt in Belantik, Sik. – Bernama
