Kemaman: Police have arrested three men to assist in the investigation of an assault on a person with disabilities at the Padang Astaka Chukai Farmers’ Market yesterday morning. Kemaman police chief DSP Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar stated that the men, aged between 18 and 60, including a vendor, were apprehended at around 8 pm at the Kemaman District Police Headquarters while providing statements.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a thorough investigation will be conducted, and authorities are urging any witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation. The police chief also advised the victim’s family to remain vigilant and closely monitor him to prevent any similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The incident gained attention after a video lasting 1 minute and 52 seconds circulated on social media. The footage showed the 47-year-old man being beaten and dragged by several individuals at the farmers’ market. The altercation reportedly began after the disabled man’s motorcycle crashed into one of the stalls.