Police extend remand for Zayn Rayyan’s parents

PETALING JAYA: The police have obtained a six-day remand extension on the parents of murdered autistic child, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin.

The extension was granted by Magistrate Ainaa Muhamad Kamal following an initial seven-day remand that ended yesterday.

The couple were 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, holding banners that said “Justice For Zayn”.

Earlier, Zayn Rayyan’s parents, clad in purple lockup garments, were seen entering the Magistrate’s Court at about 9.30am.

Despite being heavily guarded by police personnel, Zayn Rayyan’s father uttered, “Saya dianiaya, ini semua fitnah” (I have been wronged, this is slander).

Several individuals believed to be family members had shouted as the couple entered the court for the remand proceeding.

Lawyer Ilyani Khuszairy said Zayn Rayyan’s father is under stress after being detained for seven days.

“He cried when being asked questions and always maintained that the real killer was out there.

“He hoped the case could be concluded in a good way.

“He also hoped that the investigation would be conducted fairly and transparently so that justice would prevail for his son,” Ilyani said.

On May 31, Zayn Rayyan’s parents were arrested at Puncak Alam at about 11am and held under remand to assist the 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 found near a stream about 200m from his home at the Idaman Apartment the next day.

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.

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.