DOMESTIC disputes have a way of spilling beyond the front door.
This one reportedly ended with flames and an arrest.
A video of the fire at a PPR flat has gone viral. Did the incident happen in Cheras as claimed?
Verdict:
TRUE
Cheras OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Rosdi Daud said the incident occurred at about 8.30am on Feb 3, when the complainant, a 40-year-old man who works as a food delivery rider, was contacted by his younger sister, informing him that her husband was at the flat to retrieve his belongings.
“When the complainant opened the door, the suspect began shouting and accused him of interfering in his marriage.
"To avoid an argument, the complainant allowed the suspect to enter the house to take his belongings before leaving the area,” he said in a statement.
Shortly after, the complainant was informed by neighbours that his house was on fire.
The Fire and Rescue Department was alerted and managed to extinguish the blaze.
ACP Mohd Rosdi said police have arrested a 34-year-old man at about 11.25am on the same day for allegedly setting fire to the flat at PPR Desa Tun Razak.
“Further checks revealed that the suspect has five prior criminal records, and a urine screening test returned positive for drugs. Police will apply for a remand order at the Brickfields district police headquarters on Feb 4,” he said.
He added that investigations found the motive for the incident stemmed from the suspect’s dissatisfaction with the complainant, whom he accused of interfering in his marital affairs, leading to problems in his marriage and plans for divorce.
The case is being investigated under Section 436 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire, and Section 506 for criminal intimidation.
Under Section 436, offenders may face up to 20 years’ imprisonment and a fine if convicted, while Section 506 carries a penalty of up to two years’ jail, a fine, or both.
