KLANG, April 11 — Some 100 people today protested at the Klang police headquarters over a youth said to have drunk thinner while in custody, months after A. Kugan died in mysterious circumstances while in detention.
Police say Adi Anwar Mansor drank the spirit despite being handcuffed while being interrogated last Tuesday.
The 23-year-old suspected drug trafficker was rushed to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
His family is crying foul and have pointed out there was no way Adi could have drunk the thinner as he was handcuffed.
His mother Jiknah Harun lodged a police report today, saying she did not believe he drank the thinner voluntarily.
She said there was no reason for Adi to do that as he was married and has a three-month-old son.
Jiknah, 59, claimed her son was instead assaulted with a rubber hose besides being kicked and beaten as his head and face had injuries.
She is demanding police free Adi on bail as she is concerned for his safety and wanted him treated at another hospital.
Jiknah said her son, who is now in a normal ward, is being handcuffed to his bed.
She further alleged doctors are only speaking to police about his condition.
Outside the police station, angry protesters from PKR Youth and several non-government organisations carried placards calling for the resignation of the Selangor police chief over the Adi's treatment.
Klang MP Charles Santiago and Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam were there and were allowed into the station after initially being refused entry.
Santiago said police should form an independent body to probe the serious allegations while the policemen involved should be suspended.
Klang police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Mat Yusop said investigations are under way and the findings will be made known to the public. -- The Malaysian Insider
Police say Adi Anwar Mansor drank the spirit despite being handcuffed while being interrogated last Tuesday.
The 23-year-old suspected drug trafficker was rushed to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
His family is crying foul and have pointed out there was no way Adi could have drunk the thinner as he was handcuffed.
His mother Jiknah Harun lodged a police report today, saying she did not believe he drank the thinner voluntarily.
She said there was no reason for Adi to do that as he was married and has a three-month-old son.
Jiknah, 59, claimed her son was instead assaulted with a rubber hose besides being kicked and beaten as his head and face had injuries.
She is demanding police free Adi on bail as she is concerned for his safety and wanted him treated at another hospital.
Jiknah said her son, who is now in a normal ward, is being handcuffed to his bed.
She further alleged doctors are only speaking to police about his condition.
Outside the police station, angry protesters from PKR Youth and several non-government organisations carried placards calling for the resignation of the Selangor police chief over the Adi's treatment.
Klang MP Charles Santiago and Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam were there and were allowed into the station after initially being refused entry.
Santiago said police should form an independent body to probe the serious allegations while the policemen involved should be suspended.
Klang police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Mat Yusop said investigations are under way and the findings will be made known to the public. -- The Malaysian Insider
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