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Lawyer calls for murder probe into Cheras police custody death
The family of Noorizwan Zulkefly is seeking a murder investigation into his death while in police custody, with calls for an independent team at Bukit Aman to oversee the case.
LSN Malaysia ·
Legal representatives for the family of a man who died in Cheras police custody are pushing for authorities to reclassify the case as a murder investigation, citing concerns about the circumstances surrounding the death.
The family has also requested that an independent investigative team based at Bukit Aman, the national police headquarters, take over the probe to ensure impartiality and thoroughness in examining what occurred.
The push for a fresh inquiry reflects growing concerns among the family's legal team regarding the handling of the case and the need for greater oversight in investigations involving deaths in police detention.
The matter highlights ongoing scrutiny of procedures governing custodial deaths in Malaysia, with advocates emphasizing the importance of independent oversight in such sensitive cases to ensure public confidence in the investigation process.