Pahang police to record more statements in probe into student’s claim of being slapped by politician
KUANTAN, June 3 — Pahang police will record the statements of several witnesses to complete investigations of a public university student who claimed he was slapped by a politician in Janda Baik, Bentong on May 20.
Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the student, 23, lodged a police report at 12.11 pm last Saturday (May 30) about the alleged slapping incident that occurred on May 20 during a university programme.
“Preliminary investigations revealed a man, 62, who is a politician, was believed to have slapped the left cheek of the victim in front of several individuals at the location.
“The victim lodged a police report as he was unsatisfied with the politician’s actions and did not suffer serious injuries,” he said in a statement yesterday, adding that they also received a report by the politician about the incident at about 7 pm yesterday.
“The police have taken the statements of both the suspect and the victim and will record statements from several other witnesses to complete the investigation,” he said.
The case, which is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code, will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor soon, he added.