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Daily Archives: June 26, 2013

Kugan death: Family wins civil suit against police and Government

KUALA LUMPUR: In a landmark ruling, the family of suspected car thief A. Kugan won RM801,700 in damages over his death while in police custody. His mother N. Indra cried openly upon hearing the verdict Wednesday. High Court judge Justice V.T. Singham found the police and Government liable for Kugan’s death while being detained at…

June 26, 2013NewsBy Administrator

IGP responsible for Kugan’s death in police custody, court rules

Malaysia’s national police chief was responsible for the death of detainee A. Kugan who was physically tortured during interrogation by police four years ago, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled today in a civil suit. High Court judge Datuk V. T. Singham said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar, who was then the…

June 26, 2013NewsBy Administrator
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