Crime & Safety news in Gurun

1. 12-year-old boy killed in Gurun crash involving motorcycle, two lorries

   3 hours ago New Straits Times Gurun

   A 12-year-old boy was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries at Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah. The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at 1.36pm and dispatched firefighters from the Guar Chempedak station. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer.

2. Boy killed in accident in front of mosque

   4 hours ago Harian Metro Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah 4.1 km

   A 12-year-old boy was killed and a teenager survived an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries in front of Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah.

3. Woman charged with selling baby for RM17,300

   2 days ago Harian Metro Mahkamah Sesyen, Sungai Petani 17.9 km

   A 24-year-old woman was charged at the Sessions Court in Sungai Petani for allegedly selling a baby boy for RM17,300. She pleaded guilty, and the court set October 5 for sentencing. In a separate proceeding, she also pleaded guilty to possessing another woman's identity card.

4. Young mother pleads guilty to illegally transferring baby's custody

   2 days ago Makkal Osai Sungai Petani, Kedah 19.7 km

   A 24-year-old mother, S. Kelsi, pleaded guilty in the Sungai Petani Sessions Court to illegally transferring custody of her 12-day-old baby for RM17,300 at a private hospital between August 18 and 21. She also admitted to illegally possessing another woman's MyKad. Sentencing is set for October 5.