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PwD Man's Death Sparks Murder Probe in Bachok
10 May
Summary
- Two men remanded for six days in connection with a PwD's death.
- The victim, 20, died after allegedly being assaulted on April 15.
- Investigation is underway under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Authorities have remanded two men, both 25 years old, for six days as part of an ongoing murder investigation. The case concerns the death of a 20-year-old person with disabilities (PwD) that occurred approximately three weeks prior to the remand order, on April 15. The victim has been identified as Muhammad Zakir Fikry Mohd Zainal.
Preliminary reports indicate that Muhammad Zakir Fikry suffered severe head injuries following an alleged assault at Ladang Merdeka Cherbu, Padang Lati, Bachok. He was receiving treatment at Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital in Kubang Kerian when he was pronounced dead. The investigation is being conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which pertains to murder.
