TLDR
- A CCTV video shows a man violently assaulting his pregnant wife, including punching, kicking, and allegedly running her over with a motorcycle.
- The assault is believed to have been triggered by jealousy over suspicions of an affair.
- The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries, and police are currently searching for the 22-year-old suspect under the Domestic Violence Act.
Recently, a CCTV video went viral showing a man violently assaulting a woman believed to be his pregnant wife in front of a shop that was not in operation.
In the video, the victim can be seen sitting on the ground as her husband places a helmet over her head before punching her in the face.
As if that was not enough, the man is later seen kicking her head and climbing on top of her while repeatedly punching her.
What made matters worse, the man also allegedly drove into his wife with a motorcycle while she was lying on the ground.
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It is believed that the assault stemmed from jealousy, as the man allegedly suspected his wife of having an affair with a co‑worker.
Police on the hunt for him
According to a report by Astro Awani, Melaka Chief of Police Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said his department received a report regarding the incident after the victim’s mother lodged a police report.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was taken to Melaka Hospital by ambulance at 4:41 AM and was receiving treatment in the red zone. She reportedly suffered multiple injuries to the soft tissue on her head and right cheek as a result of the assault.
The case is currently being investigated under the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act. The 22‑year‑old suspect is currently being sought by the police.
Watch the video of the incident below:
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