Restaurant owner shot dead

By Satiman Jamin

DUNGUN: A 50-year old restaurant owner was found dead with gunshot wounds in front of his restaurant here this morning.

In the 4.30am incident, Mohamad Lutfi Mansor, 50, was believed to have been killed by more than one suspects who wanted to steal his Toyota Hilux.

The victim was believed to be on his way to the mosque to perform the Subuh (dawn) prayers and was taking the restaurant's daily takings to be deposited at the bank later when he was attacked.

Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief Assistant Commissioner K Manoharan said police received a call about the discovery of the victim's body lying face down in a pool of blood at the Restoran Nasi Kukus Paka 3 parking area at about 7.30am.

He said initial investigation revealed that Mohamad Lutfi had two wounds on his chest and left shoulder.

"Police also found a wad of money in his shirt pocket but we have yet to determine the quantity and whether it was his," he said.

He added that according to the victim's wife, it was the victim's routine to go to the mosque for prayer at around 4.30am before depositing the daily takings to the bank. 

Nor Zuedawati Umar with her son Mohamed Mansoruedin (right) with tears knowing her husband, Mohd Lutfi Mansor was shot dead. Pix by Rosli Ilham

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Tuesday August 13 2013.

Al Fatihah.