Sarawak cops arrest two suspects in fatal shooting of soldier


Sarawak police commissioner Comm Datuk Mancha Ata (right) speaking to reporters at state police headquarters in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Police have arrested two men in connection with the killing of a soldier during a hunting expedition in Song district on Monday (Sept 23).

Sarawak police commissioner Comm Datuk Mancha Ata said the suspects, both 31, were detained in Song at 6pm on Tuesday (Sept 24) by a special investigation team.

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