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Temple Statue Vandalism Case Sent to Selangor Prosecutors

Kuala Lumpur:The investigation papers regarding the vandalism of four statues at a temple on Jalan Klang Lama on October 6 have been forwarded to the Selangor State Prosecution Office for further action, according to police.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that all suspects, including an activist who was held for three days to assist in the investigation, were released on police bail on Tuesday. The arrests were made in Beranang, Selangor, on October 11.

The case is being investigated under Section 295 of the Penal Code. Initial investigations revealed damage to four religious statues at the temple, though the exact value of the losses is still undetermined.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan urged police to take action following the circulation of a viral video depicting the vandalism.

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