Police are finalising the Durian Tunggal shooting investigation, awaiting technical reports before action, while also probing an army leak and gang crimes.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police are finalising their investigation into the fatal Durian Tunggal shooting and are awaiting technical reports before taking further action.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said they are complying with all directives from the Attorney-General’s Chambers to complete the probe. “We are working to fulfil the further instructions as required by the AGC,” he told a press conference.
The incident on November 24 last year saw three men shot dead after one allegedly attacked a policeman with a machete at an oil palm plantation. The officer sustained serious injuries to his left arm in the 4.30 am incident.
The families of the three deceased have disputed the official account, prompting police to establish a special task force to investigate the case.
Commenting on a recent robbery in Alor Gajah, Melaka, Mohd Khalid said police are committed to curbing such crimes. He said investigations are ongoing to determine if there is a link to the ‘Durian Tunggal gang’ modus operandi.
In a separate matter, the IGP confirmed police received a report about an alleged leak concerning the senior leadership transition within the Malaysian Armed Forces. He said an investigation paper has been opened under the Official Secrets Act 1972 to identify the source of the leak.
“We have received the report and an investigation paper is open. Statements have been recorded from several individuals and the investigation is ongoing,” he said. The Ministry of Defence lodged the police report on January 19 following the leak of promotion information.
Regarding the “Captain Praba Gang” organised crime syndicate, Mohd Khalid said police are still hunting for 15 remaining members with foreign authorities’ assistance. The syndicate is known for high-profile robberies involving firearms and aggression against victims and security forces.
PDRM had earlier launched a special operation to dismantle the group’s network following a surge in violent crimes, including the attempted murder of a police officer during a raid.