PASIR MAS: A man has been remanded for four days starting today to assist in investigations into a mischief incident at a mosque in Kampung Berangan, Tumpat.

The remand order, valid until Oct 20, was issued by magistrate Wan Ashrul Afham Mohamad Azmi at the magistrate's court here today.

Tumpat police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Khairi Shafie said the 38-year-old suspect was arrested in Kota Baru yesterday evening.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 295 of the Penal Code for defiling a place of worship and Section 427 for mischief.