KL police chief: Chemistry, pathology reports pending in custodial death case

The investigation into the death of a man in police custody in Kuala Lumpur is ongoing, with authorities awaiting detailed reports from the Chemistry Department and official pathology results.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that the Bukit Aman Death in Custody Criminal Investigation Unit, alongside the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department, is conducting a thorough and independent inquiry.

Fadil urged the public to refrain from speculation as it may lead to misinformation, highlighting the man's prior criminal records and the circumstances of his illness while in custody.

The case has also attracted attention from Lawyers for Liberty, who have called for a homicide investigation amid allegations of serious injuries sustained by the deceased.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Police are awaiting the full report from the Chemistry Department and official pathology results to complete their investigation into the recent death of a man in police custody.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the cause of death of the local man, who was in his 40s, had yet to be determined pending the reports.

He said the investigation was being conducted independently and thoroughly by the Bukit Aman Death in Custody Criminal Investigation Unit (USJKT), in collaboration with the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS).

“The investigation is being conducted from various angles, taking into account all necessary evidence. We ask all parties to be patient and allow the police time to complete the investigation,” he told a press conference here today.

Fadil also urged the public to refrain from commenting or speculating on the case, warning that the dissemination of unverified information could be misleading and cause public concern.

Outlining the chronology of events, he said the man had been detained to assist in investigations into three separate police reports involving drug-related offences and other crimes.

“A record check revealed that the deceased had 44 criminal records, comprising 18 drug-related cases and 26 other criminal offences. He had also admitted to involvement in 17 other housebreaking and theft cases in the Cheras district,” he said.

Fadil said the man was detained in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs). However, he reportedly fell ill while in custody and was taken to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) for further treatment.

“The suspect was confirmed to have died at 1.52 am on Oct 1 while receiving treatment at the hospital,” he said.

Previously, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) urged police to investigate the death as a homicide following allegations that the man had sustained serious injuries to his body. — Bernama

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吉隆坡警方拘留期间一名男子死亡的调查仍在进行中，当局正在等待化学部门的详细报告和官方病理结果。

吉隆坡警察总长拿督法迪尔·马苏斯证实，武吉阿曼警察总部羁押期间死亡刑事调查组正与廉政与标准合规部门一起进行彻底独立的调查。

法迪尔敦促公众不要妄加猜测，以免造成误解，并强调了该男子之前的犯罪记录以及他在被拘留期间患病的情况。

该案也引起了“自由律师”组织的关注，他们呼吁对这起案件进行谋杀调查，因为有指控称死者遭受了严重的伤害。

吉隆坡，10月15日讯——警方正在等待化学部门的完整报告和官方病理结果，以完成对近期一名男子在警方拘留期间死亡事件的调查。

吉隆坡警察总长拿督法迪尔·马苏斯表示，这名40多岁的当地男子的死因尚待确定，需等待相关报告。

他表示，武吉阿曼警察总部羁押期间死亡刑事调查组（USJKT）将与廉政与标准合规部门（JIPS）合作，独立、彻底地进行调查。

“我们正在从各个角度展开调查，并考虑所有必要的证据。我们请求各方保持耐心，给警方时间完成调查，”他今天在此举行的新闻发布会上说。

法迪尔还敦促公众不要对此案发表评论或进行猜测，并警告说，传播未经证实的信息可能会误导公众，引起公众担忧。

他概述了事件经过，称该男子被拘留是为了协助调查三起涉及毒品犯罪和其他犯罪的独立警方报告。

“记录显示，死者有44项犯罪记录，其中包括18起涉毒案件和26起其他刑事犯罪。他还承认参与了蕉赖地区的17起入室盗窃案件，”他说。

法迪尔表示，该男子是根据既定的标准操作程序被拘留的。然而，据报道，他在拘留期间生病，已被送往端姑慕赫里兹医院（HCTM）接受进一步治疗。

“经证实，嫌疑人于10月1日凌晨1点52分在医院接受治疗期间死亡，”他说。

此前，自由律师组织（LFL）敦促警方将此案作为凶杀案展开调查，因为有指控称该男子身上有多处严重伤痕。——马新社

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