KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- An e-hailing driver was injured after being strangled and beaten by four teenagers, including two girls, who allegedly could not afford to pay the fare in an incident in Kuala Sungai Baru in Alor Gajah, Melaka, last Thursday.

In the incident at about 12.30am, the 41-year-old victim suffered bruises and swelling on several parts of her body, as well as strangulation marks on her neck after being attacked by the suspects, Kosmo! Online reported today.

Alor Gajah district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Abu Bakar said, based on the report lodged, the victim had picked up all the suspects via a Grab booking in Bukit Rambai to be sent to Kuala Sungai Baru town.

He said the suspects comprised two teenage boys aged 1...