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SUBANG JAYA: This was not a racial riot and no deaths have been reported so far.
However, two men in their thirties were injured during the violent fight that broke out at the Sri Mariamman Temple of the USJ25, Putra Heights, here early this morning.
The Selangor police chief, Datuk Mazlan Mansor, said that a thorough investigation was underway.
"In this case, there was no racial element, it was a misunderstanding between two groups.It is an isolated case and related to relocation. of this temple, "he said.
"Members of the public are asked to stop sharing information that this riot has taken place because of racial problems, and we will not hesitate to take action against anyone attempting to create racial tension and disrupt the situation. Public harmony about what happened, "he said. at the Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD), here today.
Mazlan said that Subang Jaya's IPD officers had received a public call on the incident at 2:45 in the morning.
"On the basis of information, a patrol car was dispatched to the scene, but on the scene a rioter broke the rear window of the patrol car by throwing stones. responsible officer to request reinforcements.
"Subang Jaya District Police Chief (Assistant Commissioner Mohammad Azlin Sadari) arrived at the scene 20 minutes later after receiving a call," he said.
Mazlan informed that the initial investigation had found 50 men inside the temple, while several other people were outside the temple gate.
A war of words took place between the groups who insulted each other and clashed each other, said Mazlan, adding that this led to a confrontation between the two groups.
"Two men in their 30s were injured, and 18 vehicles, including two motorcycles, were set on fire," he said.
The two victims were sent to Serdang Hospital for treatment and Mazlan announced that both were arrested to assist in the investigation.
"We also found several machetes and weapons used during the riot.The incident also caused damage to the temple.
"We are also looking for the owners of the vehicles that were burned and we are working on determining the cost of the damage," he said.
Mazlan added that the situation at the temple had subsided with 700 staff members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) as well as officers from other units overseeing the area.
"I am confident that further arrests will be made thereafter to contribute to this investigation.This case concerns the intrusion, riots, arson and other offenses.
"I invite all parties to stay calm and not to take matters into their own hands by breaking the law.
"Let's do our job and not make things so bad that violence disrupts public harmony," he said.
On September 28, the Shah Alam High Court issued a notice ordering the temple occupants to vacate the premises by October 15 for resettlement.
However, on October 25, some 300 people opposed to the move order gathered outside the temple while the move was under way. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
