Kedah Man Who Got Kidnapped In Viral Video Rescued & Alleged Kidnappers Arrested
The case is being investigated under Section 362 of the Penal Code for abduction.
By Parvinsivam Thirunamakarasu — 27 Apr 2023, 11:25 AM
Recently, a video of a man being abducted by five individuals in Alor Setar, Kedah went viral on social media
The 42-second-video showed the man being shoved by the group into the backseat of a white Perodua Viva.
The man can be heard screaming throughout the video.
According to The Star, the incident took place around 6.30pm on Monday, 24 April, in front of a hotel in Shahab Perdana, Alor Setar.
A police report was lodged by the victim's father, following which, the authorities arrested four individuals connected to the case.
Yesterday, 26 April, the 27-year-old was found safe by the police
The reason for kidnapping the victim is still unknown, and the case is being investigated under Section 362 of the Penal Code for abduction.
Kota Setar police chief ACP Ahmad Shukri Mat Akhir said the first suspect, a 43-year-old man, was arrested in the morning on the same day.
Meanwhile, three others were apprehended on Tuesday, 25 April.
The suspects are aged between 39 and 43, and three of them tested positive for methamphetamine.
"They will be remanded for six days pending the investigation," he said.
