What’s the hold-up on Durian Tunggal shooting inquest, asks MP

DAP Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has raised concerns over the delay in commencing an inquest into the shooting that killed three men in Durian Tunggal, Melaka last November. The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) ordered an inquest on July 20, but two months later, the process has not yet begun. Lim has urged the police to ensure that the policemen involved in the shooting remain in Malaysia throughout the proceedings, warning that they might flee the country to avoid appearing at the inquest.

He cited a recent armed gang robbery case in Kuala Lumpur where six foreigners were charged in absentia and are now being hunted with the help of Interpol. Lim emphasized the importance of not allowing the implicated individuals to leave the country, urging the police and AGC to use all legal measures, including applying for a court order for their passport surrender or imposing travel restrictions.

The victims, M Puspanathan, 21, T Poovaneswaran, 24, and G Logeswaran, 29, were shot dead on November 24 after one of them allegedly attacked a police officer with a parang. The investigation was initially opened under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder, but was later reclassified as murder by the AGC in December.

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