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Police officers sent on leave pending investigation

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

July 13, 2023 2:53 pm

Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Chew Fong.

Two police officers have been sent on leave pending investigation in relation to their alleged involvement in an attempted rape case against a female police officer on Wednesday night.

The matter was reported at the Seaqaqa Police Station.

Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew has also directed that the two return their uniforms and police-issued equipment, and await the outcome of the investigation.

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