Soldier reported missing during training at Kuantan Port found drowned


KUANTAN: An army personnel who was reported missing while undergoing diving training at Kuantan Port here on Thursday (July 3) was found drowned on Saturday (July 5).

Acting Kuantan district police chief Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud said the body of Cpl Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, 30, was found by a team of divers at 10am Saturday morning.

"The victim's body was found on a rocky cliff about 300m from the location of the incident," he said in a statement.

Mohd Adli said on July 3, his department received a report at 3.19pm regarding a military personnel missing while undergoing training at the port.

It is understood that the victim was one of four divers undergoing training with the special forces.

The three-day search and rescue operation for the victim involved various agencies including the police, Special Operations Group (GGK), Royal Malaysian Navy and the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department. - Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Pahang , police , military , drowning , Kuantan Port

Next In Nation

Seizure of Bersatu's accounts linked to Muhyiddin's criminal case, High Court told
Selangor Customs seizes smuggled goods worth over RM26mil in raids
Croc attack on the rise: Sabah govt urged to manage human-wildlife conflicts
Explore rare earth resources to increase state revenue, Sabah govt told
Transport supply, rates unaffected despite heightened enforcement on overloading, says trucking group
Malakoff confirms one injured contractor discharged following Tanjung Bin incident
MetMalaysia: Severe continuous rain over several states until Thursday, thunderstorms in Borneo
LHDN settles RM14.55bil in tax refunds involving 3.47 million cases, Dewan Negara told
Drop in number of flood victims in Terengganu, situation in Sarawak improving
Floods: Over 4,400 Armed Forces personnel on standby for relief efforts, says Khaled

Others Also Read