The group that attacked the Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Subang Jaya held several temple committee members, including its chairperson, as hostages, alleged a spokesperson for the committee.<br /><br />Elangovan Annamalai told Malaysiakini that some 200 people were involved in the incident. Police, however, estimated the number to be around 50.<br /><br />"The incident happened at about 2.10am. The intruders entered the temple grounds and hurt the devotees who were spending the night there.<br /><br />"They claimed that the land (belonged to the developer) and demanded that we leave.<br /><br />"They held five committee members hostage, including our chairperson (who is only known as) Ramaji. They held a parang to his neck," claimed Elangovan.
