Woman cemented in water tub was prime suspect's lover, say police

9 Dec 2023 • 7:08 PM MYT
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PETALING JAYA: Selangor police today confirmed that the woman found encased in cement in the water tub of a house in Kampung Pendamar, Klang, last week, was the lover of the prime suspect, an Indian national.

Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the victim was identified as an Indian national in her 30s who was living in the house with a man who is now on the run.

“It is believed that the woman was killed before being cemented at the location.

“Details on the prime suspect have been acquired and a warrant of arrest will be obtained.

“We will also seek the assistance of police in India to track down and arrest the suspect,” he said when contacted by Bernama.

He said police have recorded the statements of 10 people.

On Monday, police confirmed finding a corpse cemented in a water tub of a house in Kampung Pendamar and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

Police are tracking down two foreign men namely, Ranjit Singh and Mandeep Singh, who were tenants of the house to help in their investigations.

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