Inmate dies in Marang prison, allegedly beaten by three others
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- A 38-year-old inmate died in a Marang prison after allegedly being beaten by three other prisoners.
- The victim reportedly suffered a ruptured spleen, leading to his death, according to a post-mortem examination.
- Police are investigating the incident, which is believed to stem from an old debt and dissatisfaction among the suspects.
A 38-year-old inmate has died in a prison in Marang, Malaysia, following an alleged assault by three fellow prisoners. The incident occurred yesterday, and police were alerted by a prison warden.
The victim, who was 38 years old and from Terengganu, was allegedly beaten in a room by three suspects aged between 21 and 35.
According to Marang District Police Chief Supt Sofian Redzuan, the victim, who was from Terengganu, was reportedly beaten in a room by the three suspects, aged between 21 and 35. He was subsequently taken to the Merchang Health Clinic, where medical officers pronounced him dead.
He was then taken to the Merchang Health Clinic for treatment, but was confirmed dead by a medical officer.
A post-mortem examination conducted at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Kuala Terengganu confirmed that the inmate died from a ruptured spleen, likely caused by blunt force trauma such as punches or kicks. Police are investigating the motive, which they believe is related to an old debt and existing grievances between the suspects and the deceased.
A post-mortem conducted at the Forensic Department of Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah (HSNZ), Kuala Terengganu confirmed that the victim died from a ruptured spleen, believed to be caused by blunt force trauma such as punches or kicks.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which deals with murder. Authorities are continuing their inquiries into the fatal assault.
The investigation believes the incident stemmed from an old debt and dissatisfaction of the three suspects towards the victim.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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