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Police detain 14 youths over death of 18-year-old in Kedah
Authorities in Kedah have remanded 14 people aged 16 to 24 for questioning in connection with the death of an 18-year-old whose body was discovered near Gurun. The teenager was found by the roadside in what police are treating as a suspicious death.
LSN Malaysia ·
SUNGAI PETANI — Police in Kedah have begun their investigation into the death of an 18-year-old after the body was discovered on a roadside near Gurun. A total of 14 suspects, aged between 16 and 24 years old, have been remanded to assist investigators in piecing together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The discovery was made at an undisclosed location in the Gurun area, prompting authorities to launch a formal investigation. Police have not yet released details about the cause of death or the exact circumstances leading to the teenager's demise.
The remand period will allow investigators to conduct interviews with the detainees and gather evidence related to the case. Authorities have indicated that the investigation remains ongoing, with police urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The case has drawn attention to youth-related incidents in the northern state, with law enforcement emphasizing their commitment to thoroughly investigating all leads. Police have not yet announced when charges, if any, might be filed against those currently in custody.