Police Recover Weapon Believed to Have Been Used in Penang Murder

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Police in Penang have recovered the weapon suspected to have been used in the murder of a woman, Sariya Che Hin, 51, and her 11-year-old adopted daughter, Nur Afrina Alisha Abdul Rahim. According to preliminary findings, the victims were slashed in the neck with a heavy, sharp object, possibly a meat-cutting knife. The police are still investigating the case, with several social media claims regarding the victims' husband being examined.

Key Takeaways:

  • Police have recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the murder, which was found behind the victims' house.
  • The victims, Sariya Che Hin and her 11-year-old adopted daughter Nur Afrina Alisha Abdul Rahim, were slashed in the neck with a heavy, sharp object, possibly a meat-cutting knife.
  • Preliminary findings indicate that the wounds sustained by the victims were fatal.
  • The victims' bodies were discovered by Sariya's husband at about 7.30pm on Saturday, who has since been remanded to assist police in their probe.
  • Several viral voice recordings, including one in which a child could be heard shouting, are under investigation.
  • The husband is not a suspect, but is being remanded to assist in the investigation.
  • Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and will be examining social media claims regarding the husband.

Statistics:

  • The victims were 51-year-old Sariya Che Hin and her 11-year-old adopted daughter Nur Afrina Alisha Abdul Rahim.
  • The weapon suspected to have been used in the murder was a heavy, sharp object, possibly a meat-cutting knife.
  • Preliminary findings indicate that the wounds sustained by the victims were fatal.
  • The police investigation is ongoing and will explore various social media claims.

Sources:

  • New Straits Times
  • Malay Mail