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BENTONG, Pahang: A Malaysian soldier who was allegedly assaulted by a corporal in camp died on Saturday morning (Apr 11), with\u00a0local police reclassifying\u00a0the case as murder\u00a0as Defence Minister Khaled Nordin vowed firm action and justice. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Amirul Raziq Rosafindi\u00a0died more than a week after he was placed on life support following an assault on Mar 30 at the Royal Malay Regiment camp in Bentong, in the state of Pahang.<\/p>\n
The suspect, 37-year-old Sukry Tasu, claimed trial on Monday to seven charges of causing grievous hurt to Amirul and six others – Atiqillah Taugek Rashidi, 21; Syakirin Yaacob, 20; Azman Shah Ismail, 22; Nik Amir Zaqwan Nik Asrizal, 19; Irfan Aiman Tajudin, 19; and Danial Asraf Azizan, 22.<\/p>\n
Amirul had lost consciousness, while the six others were taken to hospital for medical checks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter the victim\u2019s death on Saturday at 9.34am, the investigation previously conducted under Section 325 of the Penal Code (for voluntarily causing grievous hurt) will now be reclassified under Section 302 for murder,\u201d Bentong district police chief Zaiham Mohd Kahar said in a statement, as quoted by local news outlet The Star.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He added that a post-mortem examination has been requested, and previously recorded statements will be reviewed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf necessary, more witnesses will have their statements taken,\u201d the district police chief said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n