Roti canai maker charged with murdering 5-year-old niece
KOTA TINGGI: A roti canai maker was charged in the magistrate's court here today with murdering his 5-year-old niece last week.
A roti canai maker, Abadi Mohd Yasro, 37, has been charged with the murder of his 5-year-old niece, Puteri Nur Afiyah Qalesya Mustafa, according to the police and court documents. The incident allegedly took place on September 21 when Puteri was thrown into a river at Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili. Abadi, who was 37 at the time, appeared in the magistrate's court and acknowledged understanding the charge but did not enter a plea as the case is being handled by the High Court.
He faces the possibility of the death penalty, a prison term of up to 40 years, and 12 or more lashes if convicted under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The prosecution is being handled by Deputy Public Prosecutor Wan Nuraini Mohd Shapee, while Abadi is unrepresented. The court has set November 26 for his medical examination and the release of the forensic report.
Police report that Abadi, armed with a parang, was arrested after arriving at the scene, and one policeman was injured during the arrest.
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