Intruders entered temple, chairperson held at knifepoint
- 5 years ago
The group that attacked the Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Subang Jaya held several temple committee members, including its chairperson, as hostages, alleged a spokesperson for the committee.
Elangovan Annamalai told Malaysiakini that some 200 people were involved in the incident. Police, however, estimated the number to be around 50.
"The incident happened at about 2.10am. The intruders entered the temple grounds and hurt the devotees who were spending the night there.
"They claimed that the land (belonged to the developer) and demanded that we leave.
"They held five committee members hostage, including our chairperson (who is only known as) Ramaji. They held a parang to his neck," claimed Elangovan.
Elangovan Annamalai told Malaysiakini that some 200 people were involved in the incident. Police, however, estimated the number to be around 50.
"The incident happened at about 2.10am. The intruders entered the temple grounds and hurt the devotees who were spending the night there.
"They claimed that the land (belonged to the developer) and demanded that we leave.
"They held five committee members hostage, including our chairperson (who is only known as) Ramaji. They held a parang to his neck," claimed Elangovan.