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KL Police Await Autopsy Results in Custody Death Investigation
Kuala Lumpur police are investigating whether standard operating procedures were breached in the handling of a detainee whose death is under scrutiny. The force's city chief said the inquiry will also examine potential misconduct by officers.
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The Kuala Lumpur Police chief Fadil Marsus said investigators are awaiting the autopsy report to determine the cause of death for the detainee, identified as Noorizwan. The police force is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case at a local detention facility. According to Marsus, the inquiry will examine whether proper protocol was followed during the detainee's custody and whether any breach of standard operating procedures occurred. The investigation will also look into potential misconduct by personnel involved in handling the case. Authorities have not released further details about the incident, pending completion of the medical examination and ongoing investigative work.