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Elderly woman found stabbed dead in Perak; daughter detained
A 49-year-old woman has been held for questioning after an elderly woman was discovered fatally stabbed in her Menglembu home. The suspect is reported to have a history of psychiatric illness.
LSN Malaysia ·
KAMPAR — Police in Perak are investigating the death of an elderly woman found stabbed in Menglembu following the detention of her 49-year-old daughter on suspicion of involvement in the incident.
The body was discovered at the residence, prompting authorities to launch a criminal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death. Officers moved swiftly to secure the suspect for further questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
According to initial reports, the daughter has a documented history of psychiatric conditions. Authorities are examining whether mental health factors may have played a role in the fatal altercation.
The case has been registered and remains under active investigation by the state police. Further details are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.
Police have urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and contact the nearest police station.