Custodial death: Court awards RM281,300 to family of detainee


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The High Court here has awarded RM281,300 in damages to the family of Benedict Thanilas, who died while in police custody four years ago.

Judicial Commissioner Quay Chew Soon made the order on damages for the deceased’s wife N. Janagi and daughter B. Angeline after allowing the lawsuit against the government during an online proceeding on Monday (Sept 13).

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