Wild boars suspected behind dug-up graves; investigations underway

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A video viral on social media on Wednesday, showed seemingly dug up top-parts of earth on a few gravesites at the Terunjing Muslim Cemetery grounds.

An accompanying text states that the person first discovered it on Tuesday, attempting to alert family members of the deceased, whose grave sites were affected.

Gravesites at the Terunjing Muslim Cemetery. PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA

A resident in the neighbourhood told the Bulletin that it might be the work of wild boars inhabiting the nearby bushes, adding that it has happened before.

The Bulletin contacted the Ministry of Religious Affairs, whose spokesperson confirmed receiving a complaint regarding the incident and that they are investigating the matter.

More details on Thursday’s Borneo Bulletin