PETALING JAYA: The police have obtained a six-day remand extension on the parents of autistic child, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who was believed to have been murdered.
The extension was granted by Magistrate Ainaa Muhamad Kamal following a seven-day remand that ends on Friday (June 7).
The couple's lawyer, Fahmi Abd Moin, confirmed the matter when met by the press outside of the courtroom, here on Friday.
The couple was swarmed by the media after they were led out by the police in handcuffs at the court complex.
A group of supporters, believed to be family members, were present.
On May 31, Zayn Rayyan's parents were arrested at Puncak Alam at about 11am and held under remand to assist police investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
On Dec 5, last year, Zayn Rayyan was reported missing in Damansara Damai and his body was later found near a stream about 200m from his home at the Idaman Apartment.
A post-mortem revealed injuries to his neck and body, leading to the conclusion that he had been killed.
During the investigation, police forensic teams combed the location where the body was found as well as the surrounding areas in Damansara Damai.
A mass DNA screening was also conducted, and 228 samples were collected.
Witnesses, including those who claimed to have last seen the autistic child alive, were also brought to the scene to assist investigators.
Earlier, Zayn Rayyan's parents were seen entering the Magistrate's Court at about 9.30am on Friday.
The initial remand for the married couple, clad in lockup garments, was due to expire on Friday.
While being strictly guarded by police, Zayn Rayyan's father even uttered "I am wronged, these are all lies" before several individuals, believed to be family members shouted before the duo entered the court for the remand proceeding
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