Custodial deaths: No cover-ups, Home Ministry promises


  • Nation
  • Monday, 13 Mar 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will not protect or cover up for any police officer found guilty of injuring or killing detainees in custody.

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said every report on a death in custody will be thoroughly investigated, with a public prosecutor to be assigned to bring the matter to court.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Ipoh senior citizen loses almost RM1mil to scammers
MMEA rescues 14 crew members from burning tanker off Tg Piai
Over 4,000 Ponggal kits handed out to Tamil residents in Sungai Buloh
Sabah PKR fully backs Hajiji, opposes any move to topple him
PLKN 3.0: Trainee makes 135km trip just to sign up for National Service training
Los Angeles fire evacuees face price gouging
Police deployed to monitor high tide phenomenon at Terengganu beaches
National Service 3.0 implemented in three series at two camps
Three injured after tree falls on car travelling to Kluang Hospital
Cops tracking Myanmar national for slashing compatriot in Nibong Tebal

Others Also Read