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Top police chief orders swift investigation into custody death
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department to immediately probe the death of a man in police custody, signalling the authorities' commitment to transparency in the matter.
LSN Malaysia ·
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — The Inspector-General of Police has ordered an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Noorizwan's death while in police custody, according to a directive issued from Bukit Aman headquarters.
Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail's instruction to the Criminal Investigation Department reflects the police force's determination to establish a clear account of the incident and determine the factors that led to the fatality.
The directive comes as questions mount regarding procedures followed during the individual's detention. The investigation is expected to examine all aspects of the custody period preceding the death.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances of the case or timeline for the investigation's completion. The move signals the police leadership's willingness to subject the matter to independent scrutiny.