Cops launch internal probe over death in custody at Marang lockup

 

Police are conducting an internal investigation over a death in custody case at a lockup in Marang, Terengganu.

In a brief statement, the police integrity and standards compliance department (JIPS) said it had received a report on the death earlier today.

JIPS director Azri Ahmad said the deceased was a 38-year-old man who was detained for theft.

Prior to his death, the deceased was remanded for three days starting today, according to Azri.

Custodial deaths are an issue that continues to plague the police force.

Critics have long called for the establishment of an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) to investigate such matters and take action against errant officers.

However, the current government is pushing for a watered-down Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) which does not have the power to take any action.

Instead, the IPCC can only make recommendations to the police, which will decide if any action is to be taken. - Mkini