A 35-year-old parking attendant claimed trial at the George Town Magistrate’s Court today to a charge of obstructing the duties of a sentry officer at the Dato Keramat police station on Sunday.
The accused, known only as Supramaniam, was charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code with intentionally obstructing the 25-year-old police officer’s duties at 4am on May 19.
Magistrate Nadratul Naim Mohd Saidi fixed bail at RM5,000 with one surety and additional conditions and set June 20 for the mention of the case.
This was after lawyer Ranjit Singh Sandhu, representing the accused, appealed for a lower bail amount on the grounds that his client was merely a parking attendant.
Last Sunday, Penang police chief Hamzah Ahmad confirmed that police arrested a man suspected of trespassing at the Dato Keramat police station and attempted to seize a firearm belonging to the sentry officer.
He said the suspect, who was under the influence of alcohol, allegedly ordered the officer on duty to open the gate while using abusive language.
He then allegedly tried to attack the officer with a helmet, leading to a struggle before the suspect was detained.
- Bernama
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