Cops detain four in connection with brawl at highland casino

KUANTAN: Four men, all locals, were detained in connection with a scuffle involving two groups at a casino in Genting Highlands on Saturday (April 6).

Bentong OCPD Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said police received information about the clash that involved about 10 men, aged between from 23 to 50 years old, at about 4am Sunday (April 7).

“Investigations revealed that the fight had started due to a misunderstanding between both groups inside the casino.

“The four suspects will be remanded for two days to assist investigations and the case is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code,” he said in a statement.

He added that all four suspects detained were sent to the Bentong Hospital for treatment since they had suffered injuries in the fight.

Zaiham added that police were still tracking down the remainder of those involved in the fight after viewing footage of the incident on CCTV recordings at the location. – Bernama