Claim on Riduan’s identity ‘deeply troubling’, says Indira’s lawyer
M Indira Gandhi’s lawyer has criticised the police over what he described as speculative and ineffective investigations into the whereabouts of her ex-husband, Riduan Abdullah, who abducted their youngest child 16 years ago.
Rajesh Nagarajan said Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail’s comments today were “deeply troubling”.
This came after Khalid suggested that “someone else” might have used Riduan’s identity to receive government aid such as Budi 95 and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA).
“Instead of presenting evidence, the IGP is now speculating that someone else may have used Riduan’s identity, without showing that any proper investigation had been carried out,” he said in a statement.
“Basic steps such as verifying CCTV footage and transaction records…
