Two Men Found Drowned In Kelantan River

07/02/2026 11:24 PM

KOTA BHARU, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Two men were found drowned in the Kelantan River near Kampung Pasir Pekan in Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat, yesterday.

Tumpat Police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said the bodies of the victims, aged 31 and 42, were found floating near the riverbank, about 100 metres apart.

“Police received two reports regarding the discovery of the bodies at about 7 pm and 7.55 pm.

“Initial examinations found no external injuries on either victim, and the bodies were sent to the Tumpat Hospital,” he said in a statement today.

He said medical officers later confirmed that the cause of death was drowning.

Those with information on the incident are urged to assist investigations by contacting the Tumpat Police headquarters at 09-725 7222 or the nearest police station.

-- BERNAMA

 

 


BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; www.bernama.com; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies.

Follow us on social media :
Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio
Twitter : @bernama.com, @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio
Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial
TikTok : @bernamaofficial

© 2026 BERNAMA   • Disclaimer   • Privacy Policy   • Security Policy