Suspend those involved in Melaka police shooting, says lawyer
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should have immediately suspended the officers involved, formed a special task force and announced a royal commission of inquiry on the police shooting of three men in Melaka, says lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan.
Rajesh, who represents the families of the three men shot dead by Melaka police on Nov 24, questioned Anwar’s response to the incident earlier today, and called for a transparent investigation.
“The prime minister should (instead) be saying all those involved in the murder of the three boys will immediately be suspended,” he said.
Earlier today, Anwar said he had ordered Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail to conduct a transparent investigation into the deaths, saying while he does not interfere in probes into custodial deaths or police shootings, he would be concerned if rules were said to be…
