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Teen arrested after stone thrown at KTMB train in Perlis
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested by Arau police following an incident in which a stone was hurled at a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) train. The suspect was among a group of four friends at the time of the incident.
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The juvenile was apprehended following the stone-throwing incident near Kampung Jelempok in the Arau district, according to police chief Ahmad Mohsin Rodi.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about safety along railway corridors in the region. Throwing objects at moving trains poses serious risks to both passengers and staff aboard the vehicles.
Arau police are continuing their investigation into the matter. The incident occurred with the suspect accompanied by four other young individuals at the location.
KTMB has previously urged the public to exercise caution around railway infrastructure and to refrain from activities that could endanger rail operations or passenger safety.