Explosive Device Hurled At Newly-Opened Hotel In Alor Setar
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Channel: 7Edition · 2017 · News & Politics
A small explosion rocked a newly-opened hotel in Alor Setar, after a man who came on a motorcycle threw what is believed to be a molotov cocktail on Saturday. Kota Setar District Police Chief, ACP Mohd Rozi Jidin, in a statement said, in the 4.30 am incident, the man stopped his motorcycle by the roadside across from the hotel. He then threw an object which exploded in front of the main door, causing the whole glass panel to crack. The explosion also damaged the roof of the hotel's porch. Fortunately, there were no deaths or injuries. Police were carrying out investigations to ascertain the cause of the explosion and to identify the suspect. The case would be investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for causing mischief by fire or an explosive substance.
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