State police chief Shuhaily Mohd Zain confirmed the arrest and said that the suspect is currently under a two-day remand to assist in the investigation. He declined to comment further on the case since it is still under investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt, which is punishable with up to seven years’ imprisonment, and a fine, according to Bernama

The assault took place around 8.30pm at a restaurant here in Tanjung Bungah, when the 51-year-old politician, who is the son of the late DAP veteran Karpal Singh, was having his dinner with family members.

According to a source, Jagdeep was approached by the man, believed to be a German, who acted aggressively and pushed him down.

“The man appeared to be drunk and even tried to attack Jagdeep’s sons,” the source said.

Jagdeep broke his left ankle in the incident and is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital here.

According to DAP officials, he went in for surgery this morning and is reported to be recovering.