IGP orders immediate CIP probe into Noorizwan's death
The Inspector-General of Police in Malaysia has ordered a CID investigation into the death of Noorizwan Zulkefly, who died while in police custody. Authorities are currently awaiting a post-mortem report to determine the cause of death following reports of external injuries.
Why it matters
Custodial deaths are a significant human rights concern, and this investigation reflects public and institutional pressure for police accountability.
PUTRAJAYA: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has directed the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct an immediate investigation into the death of Noorizwan Zulkefly, who died while in police custody at the Cheras police headquarters.
He said the investigation must be conducted thoroughly following the discovery of several unusual injuries on Noorizwan's body that warranted further scrutiny.
"I have asked the CID, particularly its director Datuk M. Kumar, to investigate this case as soon as possible and make the findings of the investigation known to the public.
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