Simpang pulai: Police are investigating an incident where a car driver was allegedly threatened with a wooden stick on Jalan Ipoh-Gopeng, Simpang Pulai, near here, yesterday. The incident has now gone viral on the social media platform Threads.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah stated that the incident occurred at 4.56 pm. The victim, driving a Mercedes, claimed that his vehicle was forced to the side by a Toyota Vios, leading to a misunderstanding after the victim honked at the other vehicle.

ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah explained that one of the two men who got out of the Toyota Vios was accused of carrying and pointing a stick at the victim's brother. The incident was recorded by a dashboard camera (dashcam), providing evidence for the investigation.

He further mentioned that the case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code. Efforts to track down the individuals involved are ongoing.

The police chief advised all road users to drive carefully, maintain control of their emotions, and refrain from acting aggressively when faced with misunderstandings on the road.