Malaysia
[UPDATED] Viral Video Shows Girl Assaulted By Group, Believed To Be In Malaysia
The victim’s tearful apologies fell on deaf ears as the assailants continued their attack.
BY MELISSA KHO
AUGUST 1, 2023
Police have confirmed receiving a report concerning a viral video depicting a woman being assaulted on the stairs in George Town, Penang.
The report was filed by a 51-year-old man on July 30 at 10 pm, who claimed that the victim was his daughter.
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Northeast district police chief ACP Soffian Santong said according to the man, his 24-year-old daughter has not been living at home since December 2022 due to family issues. He does not know where his daughter is and said she could not be contacted. The dad filed the report as he is worried about her safety
Cops have not been able to ascertain the exact location of the incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code (rioting) and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (wrongful use of network services).
The person who uploaded it acknowledged that the video has made news on Oriental Daily.
China Press reported that the uploader mentioned in the comment section that they have reported the incident to the police, but the comment has since been deleted.
The video has amassed over three million views with 22,000 likes, and the comment section has been restricted.
Media outlets have reached out for further information, but responses are yet to be received. This appalling incident has sparked widespread outrage, with demands for swift action from authorities. As of now, the police have not issued an official statement on the case.