Ayer Itam temple vandal arrested for defiling altar, premise
Cops identify suspect based on videos, say he might be mentally unstable
Broken chairs are seen to be strewn around the premise of a temple on an Ayer Itam hillside. Its caretakers has lodged a complaint on an individual for causing wreckage and vandalism at the premise. – Joseph Ng Soon Sian Facebook pic, August 21, 2022
GEORGE TOWN – Police have arrested a 28-year-old individual suspected to have vandalised a temple on the hillside at Ayer Itam here, causing damage to the altar and several other objects on the premise.
Following a complaint lodged by the temple’s caretakers, the police swooped in and identified the individual from video clips seen on social media.
They tracked down the suspect to the town here and arrested him a few hours after the alleged incident.
Several idols and candle holders, as well as other items of worship, were allegedly desecrated by the person who went on a barrage for several minutes.
GEORGE TOWN – Police have arrested a 28-year-old individual suspected to have vandalised a temple on the hillside at Ayer Itam here, causing damage to the altar and several other objects on the premise.
Following a complaint lodged by the temple’s caretakers, the police swooped in and identified the individual from video clips seen on social media.
They tracked down the suspect to the town here and arrested him a few hours after the alleged incident.
Several idols and candle holders, as well as other items of worship, were allegedly desecrated by the person who went on a barrage for several minutes.
An altar and other items of worship have been damaged in a suspected vandalism case which happened at a temple in Ayer Itam. – Joseph Ng Soon Sian Facebook pic, August 21, 2022
The incident was captured on a video clip before it was uploaded, and it became viral.
Balik Pulau district police head Kamarul Rizal Jenal has confirmed this, saying in a statement that the suspect will be remanded for four days until Wednesday to facilitate an investigation into the alleged vandalism of the temple’s premise and altar.
“We believe the suspect may be mentally unstable,” he said.
The case has been classified under Section 295 and 427 of the Penal Code.
The incident was captured on a video clip before it was uploaded, and it became viral.
Balik Pulau district police head Kamarul Rizal Jenal has confirmed this, saying in a statement that the suspect will be remanded for four days until Wednesday to facilitate an investigation into the alleged vandalism of the temple’s premise and altar.
“We believe the suspect may be mentally unstable,” he said.
The case has been classified under Section 295 and 427 of the Penal Code.
A hillside temple in Ayer Itam sees its worship items such as incense sticks in damaged conditions today after a vandal, suspected to be mentally ill, caused troubled. – Joseph Ng Soon Sian Facebook pic, August 21, 2022
Section 295 concerns injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class, while Section 427 is related to causing mischief.
If found guilty, the person can be imprisoned for not less than one year and not more than five years or be fined, or be slapped with both punishments.
Meanwhile, Ayer Itam state assemblyman Joseph Ng Soon Siang led a delegation to visit the temple.
Section 295 concerns injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class, while Section 427 is related to causing mischief.
If found guilty, the person can be imprisoned for not less than one year and not more than five years or be fined, or be slapped with both punishments.
Meanwhile, Ayer Itam state assemblyman Joseph Ng Soon Siang led a delegation to visit the temple.
Ayer Itam state assemblyman Joseph Ng Soon Sian (second from right) talks to temple caretakers during his visit with his delegation in Ayer Itam today. – Joseph Ng Soon Sian Facebook pic, August 21, 2022
In a social media posting, he stressed that the authorities should first be allowed to investigate the alleged vandalism of the premise.
He urged people to stop believing any speculations about the case until the investigations are completed, he said. – The Vibes, August 21, 2022
In a social media posting, he stressed that the authorities should first be allowed to investigate the alleged vandalism of the premise.
He urged people to stop believing any speculations about the case until the investigations are completed, he said. – The Vibes, August 21, 2022
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