Family of prisoner who died in prison wins suit against govt


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019

Lawyer M. Visvanathan speaking to Kamarulnizam’s family members after the decision at a High Court in Ipoh.

IPOH: The family of a general worker who died in the Tapah prison custody five years ago has won their civil suit against 12 individuals and the government.

Judicial Commissioner Anslem Charles Fernandis said in his judgement that the defendants were liable for the negligence that caused the death of Kamarulnizam Ismail.

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