In a shocking turn of events, three men found themselves in the midst of a harrowing ordeal in Johor Bahru (JB) on the morning of 18 September.
What should have been a night of leisure and camaraderie took a dark and traumatic twist as they became victims of a brutal attack and robbery, according to STOMP.
The Night Out at a Thai Disco
The ill-fated night began when the three men decided to visit a popular Thai disco in Johor Bahru. Little did they know that their night of revelry would soon take a sinister turn.
The Encounter with a Stranger
As the clock neared 4:30 AM, the men left the club and began their journey back to their apartment. It was during this walk that a stranger approached them. This individual’s strange behavior immediately put the group on edge.
While they were walking back to their hotel, a “strange fella” approached them and started chatting with them, before telling them that he wanted to pleasure himself.
The group was confused by what the man was saying, and that was when two burly men started walking towaordos them.
The Horrifying Assault
Without any warning or communication, the situation escalated rapidly. The robbers initiated the attack by ruthlessly kicking one of the men in the stomach while attempting to snatch his clutch from his firm grip.
As the violence intensified, the assailants retrieved chairs and brutally assaulted the victims, targeting their heads and faces.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, one of the victims took quick action, leading his injured friends to the safety of a nearby hotel lobby with the intention of reaching their apartment.
However, the assailants were relentless in their pursuit, launching punches and kicks with the intent to harm.
The Robbery
During the chaos, the robbers remained fixated on the clutch, ultimately succeeding in stealing it. This clutch held invaluable possessions, including AirPods, a Singapore passport, and crucial medication.
The physical toll of the attack was evident, with one victim sharing a photograph displaying the bruises inflicted upon his face.
The Aftermath: PTSD and Seeking Justice
The trauma inflicted during those brief moments left lasting scars on the victims, both physical and emotional. One of the victims expressed the profound impact the incident had on his mental well-being.
He said that he still had PTSD from the incident and lodged a report about the incident to the nearest police station and that Signapore consulate-general in JB.