KOTA BHARU: The police detained a man yesterday (Oct 30) to assist investigations into the death of a 17-year-old girl who was also his sister-in-law.
Kelantan police chief, Datuk Shafien Mamat (pix) said the 30-year-old suspect, a palm oil fruit harvester, was detained by police at 4 pm.
He said that the police received a report on the death of a teenage girl in Bunut Susu, Pasir Mas last Friday at 6.30 pm (Oct 29).
âResult of a post mortem at the Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II) Hospital yesterday confirmed that the cause of death of the victim was asphyxiation,â he said in a statement today.
The post-mortem examination also revealed injuries to her face and nape, he added.
Shafien said a physical check on the suspect found scratch marks on the back of his left shoulder believed to have been inflicted by fingernails.
âFollowing the arrest, police have obtained a remand order on the suspect for seven days from today until Nov 6,â he added.- Bernama
