Shila Amzah's alleged verbal attack case referred to DPP for action
Kuala Lumpur Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad confirmed that authorities are finalising the report.
'So far, the police have recorded the statements of four individuals, including the complainant, to assist in the investigation,' he said in a statement.
The case is being probed under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation following Shila Amzah's police report filed at the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters last Thursday. – Bernama
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