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Neck pressure, stab wounds caused border officer's death: N. Sembilan police
Preliminary post-mortem findings reveal that a border agency officer died from asphyxiation caused by pressure to the neck, along with stab wounds sustained during the incident. Police in Negeri Sembilan are continuing investigations into the death.
LSN Malaysia ·
SEREMBAN, Oct 17 — Negeri Sembilan police have announced that initial post-mortem results indicate a border agency officer died from pressure applied to the neck, compounded by stab wounds, according to findings released on Wednesday.
The cause of death was determined following the autopsy conducted by medical examiners examining the circumstances surrounding the officer's death. Police said the combination of asphyxiation from neck compression and penetrating wounds proved fatal.
Investigators are treating the case as a serious criminal matter, with details of the incident still being pieced together as part of an ongoing police inquiry. Authorities have not yet released additional information regarding the circumstances leading to the officer's death or any potential suspects.
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of personnel working in border enforcement roles across Malaysia. Police have urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.