Honda Civic driver gets attempted murder charge for ramming policeman at Ipoh roadblock

IPOH, Sept 30 — A car wash worker, K. Viknes, 29, appeared in the Sessions Court today, pleading not guilty to a charge of attempting to murder a traffic policeman on September 24. Viknes, behind the wheel of a Honda Civic, allegedly rammed his vehicle into Lance Corporal Badrul Izwany Pauzi, 29, in a bid to inflict fatal harm. This act, under Section 307 of the Penal Code, carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine upon conviction.

The Deputy Public Prosecutor, M. Raveena, sought bail of RM100,000, taking into account that the victim was a public servant on duty at the time. Viknes's lawyer, Jagdave Singh, argued for a lower bail of RM10,000, citing the accused's meager daily income of RM50 and the responsibility of supporting his mother and two school-going siblings.

Judge Norhayati Mohamad Yunus granted bail at RM20,000 with one surety, subject to various conditions, including regular reporting to the nearest police station, not interfering with witnesses, and surrendering the accused's passport to the court.

The incident occurred on September 24 when the accused allegedly attempted to bypass a police roadblock. The resulting collision left Badrul Izwany with a broken left arm and right leg. The case has since gone viral on social media. The next court hearing is scheduled for October 26.