Kelantan police say the victim was in the area to hunt for wild boars.
Ex-army personnel who was mistaken for a wild animal was accidentally shot by his hunting partner in the incident which took place at Kampung Gong Genor, Pasir Puteh, yesterday.
Kelantan deputy police chief Abdullah Muhammad Piah said the victim was in the area to hunt for wild boars after being called by the villagers."The victim was said to be coming out of the vehicle and scouting the area to detect boars passing in front of the vehicle. Abdullah said preliminary investigations found the victim, whose home address is Kampung Gong Champa, went out with his friends at around 2pm to hunt for the wild boar.
"Police received a report of the incident at about 7.50pm when a friend called the police to inform them of the occurrence.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bersatu, PAS, Umno and ex-PKR faction leaders arrive at Istana Negara to nominate PM | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — Several leaders of political parties have arrived at Istana Negara after they were summoned by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was the first...
Read more »
Paser Puteh man mistakenly shot dead while huntingPASIR PUTEH: A former armed forces personnel was mistakenly shot dead by his friend during a hunting trip at Kampung Gong Genur near here, last night.
Read more »
DRCongo signs ‘peace’ deal with armed group in east | The Malaysian InsightAgreement calls for ceasefire, integration of militias into regular army.
Read more »
Biden revives White House hopes with thumping S. Carolina win | The Malaysian InsightEx-veep now eyes Super Tuesday primaries in bid to win Democrat ticket.
Read more »
2 GOF personnel among 3 detained for robbery on remote Sabah islandA number of items were taken from the islanders including watches, petrol, cash, mobile phones and even dried fish. FMTNews Sabah
Read more »
Army to take delivery of 6 combat helicopters by year-endA team has been sent to the United States to test the helicopters before they are brought home. FMTNews Army
Read more »