Five individuals detained for 15 days to assist in kidnapping case probe

Five individuals, comprising four men and one woman, have been placed under a 15-day remand order starting today to assist police in their investigation into a kidnapping that occurred in Tumpat last Friday. The suspects, all in their 20s and 30s, will remain in custody until June 22.

The remand order was issued by Magistrate Syed Farid Syed Ali, allowing investigators to probe the case under Section 12 of the Kidnapping Act 1961. The suspects, who were seen arriving at the Pasir Mas Court complex in a police truck wearing lock-up attire, are believed to be involved in the abduction of a 51-year-old man.

Reports indicate that the victim was kidnapped using a firearm. Following the incident, police implemented numerous roadblocks, particularly in the Pasir Mas, Tumpat, and Kota Bharu areas, in an effort to apprehend the suspects and ensure public safety.