Search operation activated for man who fell from Lanang Bridge

Police and APM personnel are seen at Lanang Bridge.

SIBU (Jan 31): A search and rescue (SAR) operation began this morning for a man believed to have fallen from Lanang Bridge into the Rajang River last night.

Sibu police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the SAR operation involves the Marine Police, Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), and Civil Defence Force (APM).

He identified the man as Amirzaman Alam, 25, from Jalan Sentosa, Salim here.

“We received a missing person’s report from a friend of the victim at around 4.45pm on Jan 30,” he said in a statement.

As of the time of writing, searchers had yet to locate the victim.

Zulkipli called on the public to contact investigating officer Sgt Abdul Rahman Mat on 014-3177026 should they find Amirzaman.

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