Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharuddin Muhammad, son-in-law of PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, was arrested at his home around 1:30 a.m. on September 15, 2025, in connection with the volatile evictions in Kampung Sungai Baru, Kuala Lumpur.
According to Selangor PAS Youth, Zaharuddin was taken to the Dang Wangi police headquarters to assist in investigations into the unrest that erupted during the court-ordered removal of residents from 37 terrace houses on September 11, 2025.
Selangor PAS Youth chief Sukri Omar denounced the arrest as “cruel and inhumane,” alleging it was retaliation for Zaharuddin’s outspoken criticism of the evictions. “Arresting a preacher in the middle of the night for defending the people is an unacceptable act of intimidation,” Sukri said in a statement, urging authorities to prioritize justice over suppression.
The evictions, executed last Thursday, triggered significant unrest in Kampung Sungai Baru when residents and protesters clashed with authorities enforcing a court-issued writ of vacant possession. The situation escalated when an object thrown by a demonstrator struck Dang Wangi police chief Assistant Commissioner Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman on the head, causing injury.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus clarified that the operation was conducted strictly in accordance with the court order, but 14 homeowners’ refusal to vacate intensified tensions.
Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie confirmed Zaharuddin’s arrest, stating it was linked to investigations into the assault of a public servant during the commotion. The probe is being conducted under Sections 186, 324, and 353 of the Penal Code, which cover obstructing a public servant, voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, and using criminal force to deter a public servant from their duties, respectively.
Police arrested three suspects on Thursday in connection with the incident. On Saturday, seven additional individuals—described as non-residents and believed to be leaders or members of an unspecified organization—were detained. On Friday, federal police arrested a 69-year-old man who had delivered a speech at the protest, on suspicion of criminal intimidation, sedition, and misuse of network facilities.
