Kuala Langat police are investigating a man’s claim that he was beaten by individuals claiming to be police officers at a house in Banting.
SHAH ALAM: Police are investigating a man’s allegations that he was assaulted by individuals claiming to be police officers at a house in Kampung Sungai Ingat, Banting last month.
Kuala Langat Deputy Police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin (pic) said the department received a report from the victim’s mother on November 18.
He said the report included a three-minute CCTV recording showing the victim being slapped several times by the individuals.
“The complainant’s son was slapped several times by the police officers in an attempt to unearth evidence,” Mohd Sufian said in a statement.
He added that the complainant’s father witnessed the incident as it occurred.
The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
Mohd Sufian urged the public not to speculate and to contact police with any information.
It was reported that lawyer Latheefa Koya said the victim alleged he was beaten and burnt with fire while in custody to force a confession.