SUARAM expresses regret and is disappointed at the latest death in
custody involving deceased, Isparan a/l Subramaniam, 37, on the 29th May
2012. Isparan was pronounced dead at about 10:30AM at Sungai Siput
Utara Police Station’s lock-up.
The post mortem result from Ipoh Hospital indicates that Isparan died of
“Perforated Peptic Ulcer with Peritonitis”. Isparan was suspected as a
drug addict and was arrested and detained at Sungai Siput lock-up before
his premature demise. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Isparan’s family members are in grief and were haunted by many questions
left unanswered:-
> The deceased had never had any gastreous problems and/or anything
relating to gastreous problems prior to the arrest. How could he have
begotten “Perforated Peptic Ulcer with Peritonitis” while under custody?
> If the cause of death according to the post mortem is true, which
the family members vehemently deny, why have not Isparan been referred
to the hospital immediately?
Gross negligence over and over again
SUARAM questions and will continue to question the gross negligence by
the Officer-in-Charge’s acts and/or omissions in failing in his duty to
ensure the detainees are always safe and in good health. We demand that
the Officer-in-Charge produce his daily Journal immediately for
scrutiny, failing which, the allegation of tampering with evidence by
the Officer-in-Charge is inevitable.
It is in the best interest of the public that the Chief Police of Perak
answers these questions. Otherwise, the public will hold the
Officer-in-Charge and/or police liable for negligence and as result
caused Isparan’s death.
SUARAM urges the government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry
to determine WHY instead of HOW Isparan died in police custody. SUARAM
pushes and will continue to push for the formation of Independent Police
Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) to prevent future death in
police custody.
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