Tumpat district police chief Amran Dolah said the victim is believed to have been kidnapped by four men in a brown Toyota Vios in the 5.10pm incident.

“The suspects are also said to be armed with pistols and the car was seen being driven towards Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat.

“Tumpat police confirmed receiving a report regarding the incident and the case is still under investigation,” he said in a statement.

Amran urged those with information on the case to immediately call the Kelantan police headquarters at 09-7450999 or the Tumpat district police headquarters’ operations room at 09-7257222.

“I seek cooperation from the public to not make any speculation that can jeopardise police investigations,” he said.