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A disturbing clip has surfaced on social media showing a man pressing a meat cleaver to his throat before cutting himself with it.
Police later confirmed the incident, saying the man is currently in a critical condition following the shocking act.
M’sian man cuts his throat in viral clip
In the 12-second clip shared by @Updateinfo111 on X, it showed the young man yelling while holding a meat cleaver to his neck as an eyewitness records the chilling scene which unfolded at a mamak stall.
In a separate video, it showed the man writhing and gurgling on the floor in pain as his blood is seen spattered all across the ground.
A cloth was also seen placed around his neck in an attempt to stem the bleeding.
Was caused by argument with wife
Kosmo reported that the incident took place in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, where it was allegedly triggered by an argument the man had with his wife.
Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Raub Selamat said police were alerted of the matter after a police report was made at 12.25am on Tuesday (Mar 18).
He added the 27-year-old man’s is now in a critical condition and is being treated in the intensive care unit of Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
He also called upon the public not to circulate the video any further to avoid speculation and misunderstandings.
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