SEPANG: Police have confirmed a heart attack as the cause of a policeman’s death during marching training on Wednesday (May 13) while denying rumours that he died from abuse or mistreatment.
Sepang deputy OCPD Supt Mior Mohd Nor Azuan Alias said a post-mortem determined heart disease (coronary atherosclerosis) as the cause of death.
“A detailed explanation regarding the matter was delivered in person by a forensic pathology specialist to the deceased's family,” he said in a statement on Friday.
He said that the police strongly deny allegations of abuse or mistreatment of the deceased.
“Sepang police denies the baseless allegations that the incident involved elements of abuse or mistreatment," he said.
Supt Mior said a committee has been formed to conduct further investigations in line with standard operating procedures to ensure every aspect of the incident is thoroughly examined.
He advised the public not to spread unverified speculation to protect the welfare and respect the sensitivities of the deceased’s family, adding that the police extend their condolences to the family of the deceased.
