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Ramkarpal demands clarification on lawyer custody death investigation
A former deputy law minister has called on the Attorney General to clarify investigative procedures into the death of a lawyer in police custody. The lawmakers also pressed the Inspector-General of Police to disclose budget allocations used for the inquiry.
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Former deputy law minister Ramkarpal Singh has stepped up calls for transparency regarding the ongoing investigation into a lawyer's death while in police detention, demanding that Attorney General Saifuddin Nasution provide clearer details about the probe's methodology and scope.
Ramkarpal's intervention reflects growing concerns within parliamentary circles over the handling of the high-profile case. The lawmaker has also urged Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail to make public the financial resources allocated toward the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The push for greater accountability comes amid heightened scrutiny of police procedures in custodial cases. Ramkarpal's dual call for clarity from both the Attorney General and police leadership underscores the complexity of the investigation and the multiple agencies involved in examining the incident.
The case has drawn attention from legal professionals and civil society groups, who have sought assurances that investigations are being conducted with the necessary rigour and transparency. Officials have not yet responded to the latest demands for disclosure.