Tumpat: Imam's wife's car vandalized following smuggling allegations

A Thai imam's wife's car was vandalized with black paint at Jeti Kok Majid in Tumpat on Monday night. The incident occurred after the victim was allegedly linked to providing information to authorities regarding the smuggling of undocumented immigrants in the Tumpat Islands area.

Tumpat District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd. Khairi Shafie, stated that the victim, a 30-year-old man, parked the Honda City belonging to his wife at the jetty around 7:10 PM before attending evening prayers. Upon returning at approximately 9:36 PM, he discovered the paint on the left side of the vehicle.

Prior to the incident, the victim reportedly received a screenshot containing claims that he was being threatened due to his alleged cooperation with authorities on smuggling matters. The victim has denied these allegations. Police are currently investigating the motive and the identity of the suspects.