Probe into fireman Adib’s death being wrapped up

 

Subang Jaya fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim died after being attacked while on duty at a temple riot in 2018. (Facebook pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The results of police investigations into the cause of death of firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim will be announced soon, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Winding down the debate on the Supply Bill 2021 at the committee stage, Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin said the investigation was now in the final stages and the results would be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

Adib, 24, a member of the emergency medical rescue services unit from Subang Jaya fire and rescue station, sustained serious injuries during a riot at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in USJ 25, Subang Jaya, on Nov 27, 2018.

He died on Dec 17, after 21 days at the National Heart Institute.

On Sept 27 last year, the Shah Alam Coroner’s Court ruled that the fireman’s death was the result of a crime committed by more than two or more unknown persons. - FMT