Police tracking down four individuals who set vehicles on fire in Klang


SHAH ALAM: Police are currently tracking down suspects believed to be involved in an act of mischief by setting fire to two vehicles belonging to a welder at a residential area in Kapar, Klang, near here on Wednesday (April 29).

North Klang OCPD Asst Comm S Vijaya Rao said that during the 12.12am incident, the 55-year-old victim heard an explosion before discovering his cars were engulfed in flames.

“The fire was successfully extinguished with the help of neighbours. The incident resulted in both vehicles sustaining approximately 30 per cent damage.

“A review of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage revealed four men on two motorcycles who smashed the vehicle windows and splashed petrol before setting both vehicles on fire," he said in a statement on Wednesday.

Asst Comm Vijaya Rao advised the public not to engage in any speculation and urged parties with information regarding the incident to visit the nearest police station or contact the North Klang District Police Headquarters at 03-3291 2222 to assist with the investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code.

Earlier, a 57-second CCTV recording went viral on social media, showing four individuals wearing helmets and face masks pouring petrol onto two vehicles in front of a residence before setting them ablaze. – Bernama

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