A POLICE constable was seriously injured after being stabbed by a man at a parking lot in Jalan Ungku Puan, Johor Baru, early this morning while conducting Ops Tapis Khas.

South Johor Baru district police chief Raub Selamat said the constable, along with four other members of the team duty and an officer, were conducting checks on three individuals suspected of drug abuse at around 2.30am.

“Suddenly, one of the individuals tried to escape and a struggle ensued, which resulted in the victim being stabbed by the suspect, who got away.

“The victim sustained internal injuries to the back of his left ribs and was taken to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here for treatment. His condition is currently stable,” he said, adding that the police were tracking the suspect, a local who was wearing a long sleeve top, jeans, slippers, a snow cap and a black mask to facilitate investigations.

“Those with any information about the incident are urged to contact the South Johor Baru district police headquarters hotline at 07-218 2323 or the investigating officer Insp Noor Azlinda Mohd Khalid at 017-276 5250,” he said. The case is being investigated under sections 326 and 186 of the Penal Code. – Bernama, July 10, 2023.