THE Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (AGC) decision to charge a police officer with murder over a fatal road crash in Meru, Ipoh, last Friday showed the police force’s transparency in its investigations, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husin said.
He said the action to charge the deputy superintendent under section 302 of the penal code today was decided by the AGC based on evidence and testimony obtained in a comprehensive investigation.
“The decision shows the transparency of police in investigating any criminal case, including those involving senior police officers. The investigation was run by the state police chief and the Ipoh police chief, along with a good and credible investigative team.
“I remain uncompromising should any personnel or officer commit a crime, and will ensure a fair and transparent investigation is conducted to preserve the good reputation of this force,” he said.
He said the senior officer would be suspended after the charges were read, adding that all personnel should learn from this incident.
The fatal crash involved a Form 5 student. The victim was hit and dragged by a car along Jalan Taman Jati near SMK Jati in Meru.
A senior police officer, 44, was believed to have been driving the car that hit and killed Muhammad Zaharif Affendi, who died due to severe injuries to his chest and abdomen. – Bernama, December 18, 2023.
