Police are investigating a post on X which allegedly smeared the image of police officers manning a roadblock in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, on Tuesday.

Petaling Jaya police chief Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said they are looking for the owner of the “Syedewa” handle after receiving a report on the viral post yesterday morning.

“Police are tracking down the account owner and investigating the case under Section 505 (c) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

“Any witness or anyone with information can contact the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters operations room at 03-79662222 to assist in investigations,” he said in a statement today.

Shahrulnizam reminded the people not to share unverified news.

A check by Bernama showed that as of noon today, the post has garnered more than 2,500 shares.

- Bernama

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