KUNAK: Twelve male teenagers aged between 10 and 19 have been detained in two separate operations to assist investigations into a fight at Padang Pekan Kunak that went viral on social media on Sunday.
Kunak District Police Chief Supt Rejali Angong said police detected the circulation of a video at 8pm showing several men fighting in a public place in the district, with the footage shared on various social media platform.
He said preliminary investigations found that the incident took place at Padang Pekan Kunak, following which officers and personnel from the Kunak District Police Headquarters Criminal Investigation Division conducted detection efforts and arrested all 12 individuals in two separate operations.
The case is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting in a public place.
Rejali advised the public against speculating about the incident, which could affect investigations, and urged anyone with information to come forward at the Kunak District Police Headquarters to assist police.
