{
  "id": 17769546,
  "title": "Cheras police custodial death: Three lawyers questioned over alleged harassment of doctor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/cheras-police-custodial-death-three-lawyers-questioned-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T08:34:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/02/cheras-police-custodial-death-three-lawyers-questioned-over-alleged-harassment-of-doctor/241697"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Authorities are probing allegations that lawyers harassed a forensic specialist concerning the death of detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly, according to Bukit Aman CID Director Datuk M. Kumar. The doctor filed a report with police, who are investigating the case under Sections 506, 186 and 189 of the Penal Code. Three lawyers connected to the case have been questioned, and statements from Noorizwan's family are also being collected. The investigation into Noorizwan's death has been handed over to the Prosecution/Legal Division (D5) of Bukit Aman CID under Section 331 of the Penal Code, following a statement from a forensic medicine consultant at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz indicating external injuries on the deceased's body from blunt-force trauma. The hospital report confirming the cause of death has not yet been received.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Police are investigating allegations that several lawyers harassed a forensic specialist in...",
  "key_points": [
    "Three lawyers questioned for alleged harassment of forensic doctor.",
    "Noorizwan Zulkefly's death under investigation for blunt-force trauma.",
    "Case handed to Prosecution/Legal Division for further probe."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The investigation into potential harassment of a forensic specialist adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing probe into the circumstances surrounding the death of a detainee in police custody.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}