Recovery officer charged with splashing acid on ex-colleague
KUALA LUMPUR: A recovery officer was charged in the Ampang Sessions Court here yesterday with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a woman by splashing acid.
Mohd Nazarudin Najmudin, 48, pleaded not guilty to the charge against him under Section 326 of the Penal Code before judge Azrul Darus.
The section provides for a prison term of up to 20 years and liable to whipping or fine upon conviction.
He allegedly committed the offence against Nor Syafika Hasim, 32, in Jalan Pandan Indah 22, Pandan Indah here about 7.40pm on Jan 25.
Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Nadiah Malek Fauzi urged the court not to grant bail for safety reason.
“Both the accused and victim are known to each other and there is a possibility that the accused will get in contact with her.”
She said due to the attack, the victim suffered serious burns on the eyes and body.
The accused’s lawyer, K. Ponnusamy, in a lengthy submission, among others, appealed to the court for his client to be released on bail to facilitate preparations for their defence.
The court did not allow Nazarudin bail and set March 14 for mention.
It was believed that the accused and the woman, who was a former colleague, were best friends and the attack was said to be due to anger and revenge.