World · Malaysia Bureau
Doctor files police report against lawyers in custody death probe
The Criminal Investigation Department at Bukit Aman said it will refer the investigation papers regarding a doctor's custodial death to the Attorney General's Chambers on Wednesday. The development comes after the doctor filed a police report against lawyers involved in the case.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Royal Malaysian Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Bukit Aman announced that investigation papers concerning the custodial death of doctor Noorizwan Zulkefly will be forwarded to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) this week.
The referral to the AGC marks a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Zulkefly's death while in custody. The case has drawn considerable public attention and scrutiny regarding the handling of detainees.
According to Bukit Aman CID, the doctor had filed a police report against lawyers connected to the matter. The specifics of the allegations contained in the report were not immediately disclosed.
The submission of investigation papers to the AGC typically precedes decisions on whether to proceed with criminal charges or other legal action. The AGC will now review the evidence gathered during the police investigation before determining the appropriate course of action.