Suspect in KLIA shooting remanded for 7 days

Police have secured a seven-day remand order against a man suspected of firing shots at his wife at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on April 14.

Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid granted the order when Hafizul Hawari was brought before him at the Kota Bharu Magistrate’s Court this morning.

Earlier, the 38-year-old arrived at the court complex at about 8.30am, clad in purple lock-up attire and under heavy police guard.

Hafizul briefly greeted reporters and said that he would cooperate with the police.

National Legal Aid Foundation lawyer Nurul Atikah Abdul Karim represented Hafizul.

It was reported that the police arrested the suspect in Kota Bharu, Kelantan at about 3pm yesterday, after being on the run for some 36 hours.

Hafizul allegedly fired two shots at his wife, who runs an umrah travel company, when she was waiting for pilgrims to arrive from Saudi Arabia.

The shots, however, missed the woman but one bullet hit her personal protection officer, causing serious injuries.

After the shooting, Hafizul reportedly fled the airport and triggered a large manhunt.

Police are expected to hold a press conference on the case at the Kelantan police headquarters later today.

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