Kelantan police detain university student in Jeli after reckless driving and attempted escape

Kelantan police detain university student in Jeli after reckless driving and attempted escape

KOTA BHARU, Dec 2 — Police arrested a university student in Jeli yesterday for obstructing officers and driving recklessly during a patrol check.

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KOTA BHARU, Dec 2 — Police arrested a university student in Jeli yesterday for obstructing officers and driving recklessly during a patrol check.

Jeli district police chief Supt Kamarulzaman Harun said the 3.30pm incident began when a Perodua Myvi, spotted behaving suspiciously in Kampung Sungai Rual, sped off instead of stopping for inspection. A chase ensued before the car was intercepted in Kampung Rabbana.

The driver attempted to flee and resisted arrest, resulting in a brief scuffle. A teenage female student was also found in the vehicle. Both have no prior criminal records and reportedly panicked at the sight of police.

The case is being investigated under Sections 186 and 279 of the Penal Code, with a remand application for the male driver to follow. — Bernama

Jeli district police chief Supt Kamarulzaman Harun said the incident occurred at 3.30pm when the police were conducting a patrol and saw a Perodua Myvi being driven suspiciously by the roadside in Kampung Sungai Rual, which sped off and refused to cooperate when the patrol indicated they wanted to check it. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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