KOTA BARU: A 27-year-old woman has been injured after she was splashed with a liquid believed to be acid by an unknown attacker near a convenience store in Beris Kubur Besar, Tawang.
Bachok police chief Supt Mohamad Ismail Jamaluddin said the incident occurred when the victim was opening the door to her premises.
He said as the victim was unlocking the door, the suspect suddenly appeared and splashed her with the liquid before fleeing.
"A forensic check found four fingerprints and a container used by the suspect.
"The victim is currently receiving treatment for her injuries," he said in a statement on Sunday (May 18).
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code and further investigations are underway to identify the suspect.
Mohamad Ismail urged anyone with information to contact the Tawang police station or the Bachok police headquarters. – Bernama
