Putra Heights inferno: Police investigating possibility of criminal negligence, says IGP


SUBANG JAYA: Criminal negligence is among the aspects police will look at as part of the investigation into the gas pipe explosion in Putra Heights, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

"High water pressure or other factors could be the cause.

"The rest will be shared by Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan or the police district chief.

"This includes how many are still in hospital and losses sustained.

"Our forensics team will also determine and monitor the safety level at ground zero. We do not want additional injuries," he told reporters at the site of the incident on Monday (April 7).

 

 

 

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