Kelantan River: Migrant feared drowned during immigration raid

An undocumented migrant is feared drowned in the Kelantan River while attempting to flee from a security raid in Kampung Lembah Sireh early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 1:15 AM during a search operation conducted by security forces.

The raid, which began around 10:30 PM on Sunday, was carried out by various units including the Strike Force, Intelligence Branch, and the General Operations Force, with assistance from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. The operation targeted illegal migrant entry activities along the riverbanks.

Following the initial raid, authorities detained one Indian national, six men, and three women from Indonesia. A subsequent search led to the arrest of a local man, three Pakistani nationals, and one Indian national. The local man reportedly admitted to acting as a land recruiter for the smuggling activities. Seized items included a Nissan Almera and a Honda Vario motorcycle.