Two Police Officers Seriously Injured in Attack by Violent Drug Addict
KUALA LUMPUR: Two police officers from the District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (BSJND) of the Selama District Police Headquarters (IPD) were seriously injured after being attacked with a knife by a suspect believed to be a drug addict in Kampung Sungai Jernih, Ijok, Selama, Perak, yesterday afternoon.
In the incident at around 12 noon, a police constable sustained serious injuries to his face while another police officer of the rank of sergeant was injured on his head, arm and stomach after being attacked by the suspect who acted aggressively when they attempted to arrest him.
A source said the police officers had earlier received information about the presence of a man suspected of being a drug addict at a hut in the village.
Following that, the two police officers involved were instructed to conduct surveillance before making an arrest of the suspect, who is in his 30s.
However, as soon as the police officers approached the hut, the suspect fled upon realising the presence of the police.
One of the victims managed to restrain the suspect, but a struggle ensued before the suspect was said to have pulled out a small knife and attacked the police officer.
As a result of the attack, the police constable sustained a long gash on his face from his forehead to his cheek, in addition to injuries on his right arm.
Another police officer of the rank of sergeant, who tried to assist his colleague, was also hit by the knife attack, sustaining injuries to his head, arm and upper abdomen.
After attacking the two police officers, the suspect fled into the nearby forest area.
Both victims later received treatment at the Emergency Unit of Selama Hospital.
Following the incident, police launched an operation to track down the suspect, including implementing Op Tutup (Operation Close) at all entry and exit routes in the area.
So far, it is understood that the suspect is still being hunted and further investigations are being conducted.
Harian Metro