Senior cop who killed teen was extraordinarily rash, court told
Prosecution says Nazri Abdul Razak knew that tailing the late Zaharif Affendi Zamrie at high speed could result in the victim's death.
On December 15, 2023, in the town of Ipoh, senior police officer Nazri Abdul Razak is accused of recklessly killing 17-year-old Zaharif Affendi Zamrie. The High Court heard that Nazri pursued the teenager at high speed and close range, causing the tragedy. Deputy public prosecutor Afzainizam Abdul Aziz stated that Nazri's actions were not only highly dangerous but also extraordinarily rash.
Pursuing an unknown victim, a stranger, Nazri tailgated the boy after he left the school grounds, hitting him from behind at an intersection when Zaharif was unaware of the pursuit. The court heard that absence of tyre tread marks on Zaharif's body did not prove his safety, as thick clothing could have prevented such marks. However, data on the Perodua Ativa's speed and brake application was extracted through specialized software, without disassembling the vehicle.
Nazri, a 46-year-old officer, is charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code with murder and could face the death penalty, imprisonment for 30 to 40 years, or 12 cane strokes if found guilty.
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