KUALA LUMPUR: A policewoman, known as 'Inspector Sheila', is back in court today and charged with obstructing a public servant from performing his official functions.
Today, she was brought before Magistrate Aina Azahra Arifin and charged with voluntarily obstructing a policeman, Lance Corporal Malvinderjit Singh Teerath Singh, 37, from carrying out his patrol duty.
The offence was allegedly committed in front of a restaurant in Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Dang Wangi, here between 8.15 pm and 8.30 pm last Nov 4.
The police inspector, whose real name is Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, 37, pleaded not guilty to the charge, framed under Section 186 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum prison sentence of two years or a fine of up to RM10,000 or both, if convicted.
She was allowed bail of RM6,600 with one surety, and the court set Jan 20, 2026, for mention.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Hench Goh appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer M. Manoharan represented Sheila, who has been with the police force for nine years.
She has been suspended from duty since June 23, 2023, over previous allegations of insulting fellow officers and threatening a senior citizen.