KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — A distraught man went on a rampage on Thursday (September 5) at the Forensic Department of the Sungai Buloh Hospital after being denied the chance to see the remains of a family member.
The 43-year-old attempted to break a glass panel using a helmet.
Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the police were alerted to the incident around midnight and upon arriving at the scene, officers arrested the man and seized the helmet.
"The man was believed to be in a state of anger and depression after being unable to view his family member’s remains.
“A check at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital revealed a history of mental illness, with the man having missed several medical appointments," he said in a statement yesterday.
The incident is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for causing property damage, which carries a penalty of up to two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.
The police have urged the public to refrain from making statements or speculations that could escalate the situation.
— Bernama
