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Three arrested after elderly man dies in assault in Negeri Sembilan
Police in Negeri Sembilan have arrested three relatives following the death of an elderly man who suffered injuries from a physical assault. Investigators recovered a rubber hose believed to have been used in the attack.
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The arrest of the three family members came after authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad confirmed that a rubber hose seized during the investigation was believed to be the weapon used in the assault on the victim.
Details regarding the exact relationship between the suspects and the deceased, as well as the motive behind the alleged assault, remain under investigation. Police have not yet released further information about the timeline of events or the victim's medical condition at the time of his death.
The case adds to concerns about domestic violence and family-related incidents in the state. Authorities continue to gather evidence and statements from witnesses as the investigation progresses.