Man's death from explosion caused by jealousy

AHMAD ISMADI ISMAIL
AHMAD ISMADI ISMAIL
04 Jan 2023 03:08pm
The condition of the victim's vehicle after the explosion at Jalan Pandan Indah.
The condition of the victim's vehicle after the explosion at Jalan Pandan Indah.
AMPANG - A couple arrested for suspicions of being involved in an explosion case which caused the death of a waiter in Pandan Indah, here, on Thursday have been remanded for seven days.

Both suspects a 33-year-old man and his 30-year-old wife were arrested by Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) Criminal Investigation Division in Serdang, Kedah, on Tuesday night.

Both suspects involved were remanded today ( Wednesday ) until Jan 10.

The incident was believed to be motivated by jealousy of the man towards the victim.

In the incident on Dec 29, the media reported a 28-year-old victim had died after a package placed on his car bonnet exploded at the scene of the incident in front of a restaurant that was his workplace.

Early investigations found the victim had seen a package on his Toyota Corolla Altis and held it before it exploded.

The explosion caused severe injuries to his body and arm before members of the public rushed him to the Ampang Hospital. The victim was confirmed dead at 9.45pm after being treated for his injuries.

Police found several objects believed to be the explosive materials used near the scene of the incident but were still investigating the matter.

The case was investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
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