Cheras police custodial death: Three lawyers questioned over alleged harassment of doctor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Police are probing allegations that several lawyers harassed a forensic specialist regarding the death of detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly, according to Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar. The doctor lodged a police report and current investigations involve Sections 506, 186 and 189 of the Penal Code. Police have recorded statements from the doctor and the three lawyers involved, while statements from Noorizwan's family are being taken as well.

The investigation into Noorizwan's death has been transferred to Bukit Aman CID's Prosecution/Legal Division (D5), which will refer the case to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action. Initial findings from a forensic medicine consultant at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz indicate external injuries on the deceased's body, consistent with blunt-force trauma, but the cause of death awaits a full post-mortem report.