KANGAR - A policeman was arrested after he allegedly shot his wife to death at their house in Simpang Empat, a town in Perlis, Malaysia. Kangar district police Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said they received a report on Sunday about the incident from a man believed to be the...
The incident happened when the suspect, believed to be a narcotics officer, finished his shift, reported the New Straits Times.When the police arrived at the scene on Sunday morning, they found the suspect sitting in the master bedroom, still holding the gun in his hand. He did not resist arrest.
The victim’s body was lying on the bed in the master bedroom, and some bullet casings were found on the floor.The suspect had been working at the Perlis Police Contingent Headquarters for four years, said Mr Yusharifuddin. Every policeman carries a firearm while on duty, with permission from their department head, he added.
Mr Yusharifuddin said the case was being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and the remand application for the suspect will be made on Monday. - THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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