KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a missing autistic boy, Muhammad Fayyad Affan Mohd Fakhri, aged four, has been officially suspended after three days without any fresh leads, according to the New Straits Times (NST).
Baling police chief Superintendent Azmi Mokhtar said police and the Fire and Rescue Department remain open to new information regarding the child’s whereabouts. Officers will also continue to patrol the Sungai Kupang area daily to monitor developments.
“Despite three days of searching, we found no leads. The police and fire department’s control post at the site has been closed because the search area has expanded, making it unnecessary to remain there,” Azmi was quoted as saying.
According to NST, fire department personnel conducted diving operations and patrols up to Kuala Pegang but found no new information.
The SAR operation, which involved multiple agencies, including the fire department, police, and Civil Defence Force, was launched on Friday after Muhammad Fayyad was reported missing.
The boy was last seen leaving his home at the Drainage and Irrigation Department Quarters in Kampung Landak Paya, Kupang. CCTV footage reviewed by his family showed him walking alone at 12.50pm.
While the search was officially called off at 6.30pm, patrols and monitoring will continue, and any findings will be reported to the police.