Two men believed to be employees of Prasarana Bhd have landed in hot water after they were caught on camera roughing up another individual who allegedly stole instant noodles from a convenience store in Kuala Lumpur.
As of last night, the public transport company has said that they are investigating the incident as such an act violates its work ethics.
On the same day, police also announced that they have launched an investigation into the incident in Bukit Bintang under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which stipulates offences of causing voluntary hurt and provides jail sentence and fine if found guilty.
Several short video clips of the incident started making their rounds on social media yesterday evening, showing a man clad in an auxiliary police uniform emblazoned with 'Prasarana' logo scolding an individual inside a 7-Eleven store who allegedly did not pay for two cups of instant noodle.
As of last night, the public transport company has said that they are investigating the incident as such an act violates its work ethics.
Another man clad in a red shirt bearing the 'www.myrapid.com.my' address then joined in, telling the alleged thief to pay for the noodles before smacking the latter's head with his hand.
MyRapid is under the Prasarana brand for its commuting lines.
"Pay for it. Or you want me to call the cops?" the red shirt guy was heard saying in the video.
Matter taken seriously
Prasarana said it takes the matter seriously and has launched an internal inquiry.
"The incident is believed to have happened when the victim was caught and alleged to have taken food items without paying at a convenience store.
"However, those who beat him have violated Prasarana's work ethics. In whatever situation, they should have called the authorities," the company said in its statement.
They also urged any witnesses of the incident to contact Prasarana.
Meanwhile, Dang Wangi district police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya in a statement said the police have started tracking down the individuals after video clips of the incident surfaced on social media yesterday.
Investigators have recorded statements from four individuals so far, according to the officer, who also called anyone who has information on the incident to come forward to facilitate investigation.
"Investigation is being carried out under Section 323 of the Penal Code," he said.
"We want to give a stern warning to the public not to be involved in any violation of the law," Dellhan added. - Mkini
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