Papar Sundry Shop Owner Slashed to Death, Immigrant Held

An elderly Papar sundry shop owner was found dead with slash wounds to his throat in Kampung Gading, Ulu Bongawan, on Saturday (Nov 7), and police have arrested a 35-year-old immigrant over the killing, The Star reported.

Papar district police chief Supt Heryan Mohd Tahir said in a statement on Sunday (Nov 8) that police received a call about the incident at around 6.15pm on Saturday.

Papar Sundry Shop Owner Found in Pool of Blood

According to police, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood, and medical personnel later confirmed his death.

His body was sent to hospital for a post-mortem examination.

The suspect was arrested at around noon on Sunday at workers’ quarters in the same village, police said.

Police also seized items believed to have been used in the alleged murder.

Dispute Over Grocery Money

Initial investigations indicated that the victim and the suspect had been fighting over unpaid grocery money, Supt Heryan said, adding that the actual motive has yet to be verified.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

The Crime Investigation Divisions of the Papar and Kepayan police headquarters are handling the probe.

“Investigations into this case will be conducted thoroughly and transparently,” Supt Heryan was quoted as saying.

Police have urged members of the public with information on the case to come forward and contact them.

Photo not from Papar: for illustration only

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