Nine arrested over fight in Maran

KUANTAN - Police arrested nine individuals suspected of being involved in a fight in Sri Jaya, Maran, yesterday.

A video of the incident had gone viral on social media.

Maran district police chief Deputy Superintendent Norzamri Abd Rahman said in the 1 pm incident, three individuals suffered minor injuries.

"Preliminary investigations revealed the fight was due to a misunderstanding after one of the suspects had blocked another vehicle with his motorcycle,” he said in a statement yesterday.

The suspects, aged between 23 and 59, are being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting, he added. - BERNAMA