Peguam pertikai dapatan polis kes kematian dalam tahanan di Cheras

Peguam of Noorizwan Zulkefly, 42, who passed away in police custody, are challenging the claims made by Bukit Aman regarding the absence of internal injuries. Rania Aljunied and Dina Zamri, representing Lawyers for Liberty, stated that the autopsy report contradicts Bukit Aman's assertion, as it found extensive internal bleeding in Noorizwan's brain, along with bleeding in the intestines.

Pictures from the autopsy clearly demonstrate this injury. With this evidence, how could Bukit Aman assert that the deceased only suffered external injuries and no internal injuries, they asked in a statement. They also contested Bukit Aman's statement about the cause of death pending further laboratory analysis, while the pathologist had determined the 42-year-old man died from trauma due to being struck on the head.

The claim of a head injury cannot be altered by laboratory analysis of blood and other samples still pending. The family finds it unacceptable that Bukit Aman hastily informed the public about the cause of death not being confirmed. They also question why the police continue to classify the case as a sudden death rather than murder, despite ample evidence.

They urge the Attorney-General, Dusuki Mokhtar, to intervene and direct the case to be re-investigated as a murder, and to form a special unit within Bukit Aman to take over the investigation. They also call for police officers implicated in Noorizwan's death to be replaced while awaiting the completion of the investigation. Noorizwan was detained on Sept 19 for assisting with an investigation into drug possession, theft, and housebreaking, before being transferred to IPD Cheras.

He was then referred to HUKM on Sept 30, before being certified dead the following day. Yesterday, Bukit Aman announced that Noorizwan suffered external injuries but no internal bleeding, and the cause of death was still pending further laboratory analysis. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim later instructed the Inspector-General of Police to ensure a thorough and accurate investigation into Noorizwan's death.