Malaysian Bar calls for probe into Klang police shootout
by FMT Reporters
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has called for a thorough investigation into a police shootout in Klang which resulted in the death of a man allegedly involved in a kidnapping.
Bar president Ezri Abdul Wahab stated that the use of lethal force must always be measured and proportionate, and a probe would ensure the use of force by the police was justified.
“Loss of life should never be treated lightly,” said Ezri in a statement.
“The incident must be thoroughly investigated to ensure that any action taken by law enforcement officers is in line with established protocols and the fundamental principles of justice.”
On April 14, Bukit Aman criminal investigation department deputy director (intelligence/operations) Fadil Marsus said a suspect believed to be involved in the kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl in Seremban was killed during a shootout with the police early that morning.
Fadil said police tracked the 21-year-old local suspect to Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, where he attempted to flee.
The suspect rammed his vehicle into a police vehicle, prompting a car chase before he was intercepted. Police said a shootout occurred between the suspect and officers at the scene.
Fadil also said a pistol and parang were found in the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect had no criminal record.
In today’s statement, Ezri also highlighted a recurring pattern in which police claimed that weapons were found in the possession of deceased individuals after fatal shootings.
He recounted the case of 14-year-old Aminulrasyid Amzah, who was shot dead by police in 2010 after he fled when a police patrol car tried to flag him down.
Then Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar alleged that the 14-year-old had criminal links and that a parang was found in a car he was in.
The Shah Alam High Court found no evidence of the said parang in the car and ruled that a police corporal, Jenain Sibu, had wrongfully fired shots at Aminulrasyid.
The High Court awarded RM400,000 in damages to Aminulrasyid’s family members after finding Jenain liable for the boy’s death. It also found Khalid liable for public misfeasance.
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