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Police hunt suspect in Tumpat mosque vandalism incident
Authorities in Kelantan are actively seeking a man believed responsible for vandalising a mosque in Tumpat. The incident has prompted a police investigation into the defacement of the Al-Aziz Al-Hadi Mosque.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA BHARU — Police in Kelantan have launched a search for a suspect linked to the vandalism of Al-Aziz Al-Hadi Mosque in Tumpat, with officers working to identify and locate the individual involved in the incident.
The case has been registered and investigators are following multiple leads as part of their inquiry. The Royal Malaysia Police have appealed for information from members of the public who may have witnessed the vandalism or have knowledge of the suspect's identity.
The incident comes amid heightened community concerns over places of worship and public property damage in the state. Police have urged anyone with relevant details to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Authorities are reminding residents that acts of vandalism targeting religious sites are serious offences under Malaysian law and will be pursued vigorously. Further updates on the case are expected as investigations continue.