from theStar http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/11/16/nation/20121116221329&sec=nation
November 16, 2012
TAPAH, Nov 16 — A businessman was gunned down while embroiled in a
heated argument with a group of men at a restaurant in Jalan Tapah last
night.
S. Manivannan, 37, who was shot by two gunmen, succumbed
to wounds to his abdomen at 12.15am today, several minutes after he was
warded at the Tapah Hospital.
The gunmen, armed wit
h automatic pistols, fled the scene in a white Perodua MyVi car.
Tapah police deputy chief DSP Abdullah Arshad said, five men were
detained to facilitate investigations into the murder of the victim who
dealt in heavy machinery hire-purchase.
He said the suspects, aged between 20 and 35, were remanded for a week.
Abdullah said Manivannan, from Kampung Baru, Ayer Kuning was believed
to have met a group of men at the restaurant before a heated quarrel
broke out.
Meanwhile, the police have sought K. Vimalan, 33, and S. Visnu, 27, to shed light on the killing.
They were last known to have resided at No: B8, Jalan Temoh, Chenderong
and No: 40, Jalan Manggis, Taman Kampar Jaya, respectively.
Describing the duo as armed and dangerous, Abdullah said initial
investigations had revealed they were involved in a spate of robberies
and drug-related crimes.
He urged those with information on the killing to contact investigating officer ASP Mohd Nasri Fadzir at 05-4015222. — Bernama
