Key takeaways
Malaysian police are investigating allegations that lawyers harassed a forensic doctor regarding the death of detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly. The investigation into the death itself, classified as causing death by grievous hurt, will be referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers.
- Police are investigating three lawyers under Penal Code sections for alleged harassment of a forensic specialist.
- Noorizwan's death investigation was reclassified under Section 331 after forensic evidence indicated blunt-force trauma.
- Investigation papers for the custodial death will be submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Police are investigating allegations that several lawyers harassed a forensic specialist in connection with the death of detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said police had received a report from the doctor and were investigating the case under Sections 506, 186 and 189 of the Penal Code.
“The doctor is a civil servant and a police report has been lodged by her. Investigations are ongoing, and police are recording statements from the parties concerned,” he told a press conference at Bukit Aman here today.
He said police had so far recorded statements from the doctor and three lawyers linked to the case, while statements from Noorizwan’s family members were being taken.
