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Sibu police launch manhunt after rape suspect escapes custody
Buni
SIBU (June 22): A 25-year-old Indonesian national remanded in connection with a rape case escaped from Sibu Central police station here at around 4pm yesterday.
Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, in a statement, said the suspect, identified as Buni, was still wearing handcuffs and purple lock-up attire at the time of his escape.
'The suspect was remanded for an investigation under Section 376 (3) of the Penal Code Act for rape.
'We launched Op Kesan immediately, involving all elements to trace the suspect,' he said.
Zulkipli also urged members of the public with any information about the suspect to immediately contact the police at 084-344111, investigating officer ASP Minggat Bakil 019-8867978, or the nearest police station.
The case is being investigated under Section 223/224 of the Penal Code. escape lead Sibu Central police station Zulkipli Suhaili
