Nabbed: 16 suspected IS militants, some planning attacks on politicians, non-Muslims


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 16 suspected militants were detained following swoops in six states, says Deputy Comm Datuk Ayob Khan (pic).

The Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division head said the suspects – three Malaysians, 12 Indonesians and an Indian – were detained between July 10 and Sept 25 in Sabah, Selangor, Sarawak, Penang, Pahang and Kuala Lumpur.

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