Malaysian footballer Faisal was injured in an acid attack.
Leader Online Desk: A Malaysian footballer was fatally attacked on Sunday (5). Acid was thrown on this football player named Faisal Haleem in a shopping mall. He was injured in this attack. Selangor state sports officer Najwan Halimi said Malaysian national team player Faisal was attacked in Kuala Lumpur's Petaling Jaya district. Faisal was injured in this. 26-year-old Faisal is a winger at Selangor Football Club.
What exactly happened in this incident?
- Acid was thrown on Malaysian national football player Faisal
- The attack took place in Petaling Jaya district.
- Selangor State Sports Officer Najwan Halimi gave an official account of the incident.
- After this, Faisal expressed his displeasure in strong words and demanded the arrest of the suspects.
- A fellow player was injured in the attack three days ago
- Before Faisli, national player Akhir Rashid was attacked.
The photo of injured Faisal went viral
Regarding the attack, Najwan said, 'I strongly condemn this violence and request the police to arrest the culprits at the earliest.' According to Selangor Police Chief Hussain Umar Khan, a suspect has been arrested in this case. However, he has not clarified the motive behind this yet.
A fellow player was injured in the attack three days ago
National player Akhyar Rashid was attacked in Terengganu state. According to local media, two unidentified suspects attacked 25-year-old Akhyar with an iron rod. He was hit on the head and leg. Locals say that the suspect fled with Akhyar's money
What did the president of the Malaysian Football Association say?
Malaysia Football Association president Hamidin Mohamad Amin said we are disappointed and saddened by the attack on two national team players.
“Malaysians pray for Akhir and Faisal's speedy recovery and return to the playing field,”
– Hamidin Mohammad Amin
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