26yo Police Officer’s Right Hand Severed In Parang Attack By Foreign Man In Kepong

Last night (11 November), residents of an apartment in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, were alarmed by an incident in which a foreign man reportedly attacked several police officers, firefighters, and Ministry of Health (MoH) personnel with two parangs.

During the confrontation, a 26-year-old Lans Corporal suffered severe injuries after his right hand was brutally severed.

The suspect was gunned down after attempting to attack another police officer

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According to Harian Metro, Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said police received information from the public at about 4 PM regarding a man believed to be mentally unstable and behaving aggressively.

Several police officers, along with personnel from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and the MoH, were dispatched to the scene.

"At about 7 PM, while taking action, the door to the apartment unit suddenly burst open and a man rushed out, wielding two parangs. He then began attacking the police officers, firefighters, and MoH personnel who were standing in front of the door," he shared.

It is understood that the Lans Corporal sustained his injuries while attempting to defend himself during the attack.

The suspect managed to flee the scene following the initial assault but was later spotted at a nearby playground.

"In an effort to defend themselves and arrest the suspect, police fired several shots. However, the suspect was only injured, and officers immediately rushed him to hospital for treatment."

The suspect was, however, pronounced dead upon arrival at Selayang Hospital.

Several videos of the incident have since gone viral on social media. In one video, which was also shared by the official Threads account of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the suspect can be seen damaging the windscreen of a police vehicle.

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In the post, Anwar condemned the attack and wished the injured police officer a speedy recovery. He also stressed that firm action must be taken against all criminal acts, regardless of who is responsible, to uphold the law and ensure the safety of officers on duty.

The injured Lans Corporal has successfully undergone surgery

Meanwhile, the police officer who was severely injured in the incident underwent surgery at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) to reattach his severed right hand.

He also sustained multiple injuries to his head and body and was initially rushed to Selayang Hospital for emergency treatment before being transferred to HKL for surgery.

Shazeli said the Lans Corporal, who serves with the Mobile Patrol Vehicle Unit at the Gombak District Police Headquarters, was in stable condition.

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Berita Harian reported that the emergency surgery to reattach the severed limb was successful.

The surgery reportedly took between eight and 10 hours. Although the procedure was successful, it remains unclear whether the victim's hand will regain full functionality.

The Lans Corporal is currently receiving further treatment and monitoring in HKL's surgical ward.

"If there is any resistance, shoot. When in doubt, shoot."

Following the incident, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus directed officers not to hesitate to draw and discharge their service firearms when confronted with violent resistance.

He emphasised that frontline personnel must take immediate defensive action to protect their lives rather than risk suffering similar injuries.

"So, as I have said, you must always be ready. You must know how to draw your weapons: ready, draw, fire."

"If there is any resistance, shoot. When in doubt, shoot. If there is a threat or cause for concern, shoot. Do not wait," he said, as reported by Malay Mail.

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