Fireman attacked during Seafield Temple riot dies

Fire and Rescue Department personnel Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim who was attacked by rioters last month has passed away.

The 24-year-old was part of the Fire and Rescue Department team that had been deployed in response to vehicles that were torched by rioters.

However, the rioters attacked the personnel forcing them to flee.

Adib was dragged out of his vehicle and beaten up, causing him to suffer several broken ribs and injuries to multiple organs.

His condition had initially improved after undergoing treatment at the National Heart Institute.

However, IJN yesterday said Adib became critically ill and was put back on life support after his condition deteriorated within 24 hours.