IGP: Murder probe still ongoing
‘Initial findings submitted to DPP, more to be charged next week’
KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into the death of fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim is still ongoing, says Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
The Inspector-General of Police said investigators had submitted an initial investigation paper to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) but they were still probing the case.
“If there are further recommendations by the DPP, then we will act upon it. As of now, we are still investigating the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” he said yesterday after attending a mass wedding ceremony involving 20 couples who are personnel of the police force.
The IGP reminded the public not to be fooled by unverified information circulated in connection with the case.
“I will not comment on unverified reports, including talk that the post-mortem results are out,” he said.
On the inquest to determine the cause of Muhammad Adib’s death, Mohamad Fuzi declined to comment as it is up to the relevant authorities.
The country’s top cop said that 108 people had been arrested so far in connection with the ruckus at the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in USJ 25, Subang Jaya, last month.
“Out of those arrested, 28 have been charged in court and we expect more to be charged next week.
“And out of 66 people whose photos were released in the media to assist in investigations, only 10 have come forward.
“We hope the remaining persons of interest can cooperate with the police in the investigation,” he said.
On Thailand’s move to legalise marijuana, Mohamad Fuzi said it was within its purview to do so.
“However, as for PDRM, we never agreed with the proposal to legalise the drug in Malaysia,” he said.
The police would step up security at all entry points to prevent any possible influx of the drug coming into Malaysia, he added.
On a Statistics Department report that crime rate in the country had been reduced, the IGP said it had decreased 10.37% between January and November, compared to the same period last year.
“However, the perception of crime among the public has not gone down. So we will step up our engagement with the communities next year.
“We will also focus on curbing corruption among police personnel as well as illegal gambling next year,” he said.