Body of man with gunshot wound found at a hospital in Tumpat

The body of a man believed to have been shot was found in Kelaboran Hospital, here, last night.

The victim, Mohd Redzuan Mohamad, 27, from Kampung Bendang Pak Yong, believed to have been placed there by a group of three men at around 11pm at the hospital’s forensic room.

According to a witness who refused to reveal his identity, the victim was shot in the head and hands at close range.

A bullet was said to have penetrated the back of the victim’s head while the victim's right hand was seriously wounded.

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, when contacted, confirmed the incident and said they would hold a press conference today.