KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry must intervene in the death of a man in police custody on Oct 1.

RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) said the explanation that Noorizwan Zulkefly, 42, died after falling in the lock-up was unreasonable and unacceptable, given the severity of his injuries.

He also said the investigating officer and all policemen involved in the case should be suspended immediately.

"Among the injuries reportedly sustained by the deceased were swelling in his legs and knees, wounds on his back and wrists, six broken ribs, serious head injuries, and bleeding in the intestines and brain.