Nhaveen’s mum shuns media
over her son’s death, had earlier shied away from the media when the Socso officers arrived at her home. She declined to speak to the media and initially hid behind some of her relatives when receiving the contribution from Anthony.
However, she later allowed her picture to be taken after relatives persuaded her to do so. “Thank you, Perkeso,” she said. Nhaveen was out with a friend for supper on June 9 at Jalan Kaki Bukit in Gelugor when they were attacked by a group of youths who had earlier harassed them.
His friend, T. Previin, 19, managed to flee but Nhaveen was cornered by the youths at a nearby field and assaulted.
He was sent to the Penang Hospital, where he was later declared brain-dead. Nhaveen died at 5.31pm on June 15. Four suspects, two 18-year-olds and two 17year-olds, have since been charged with his murder and for causing grievous injuries to Previin.