A 30-year-old man charged with injuring both parents using a samurai sword in Kinta; court orders mental evaluation, case mention set for January 30.
IPOH: A man was charged in the Sessions Court here today with two counts of injuring his parents using a samurai sword.
Muhammad Aiman Suhaimi, 30, pleaded not guilty to both charges before Judge Ainul Shahrin Mohamad.
The charges allege he caused grievous harm to Suhaimi Dawi and Shahaliza Ahmad Hashim, both 58, with a weapon capable of causing death.
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The incident reportedly occurred at a house in Bandar Baru Putera, Kinta district, at 6.30 am on December 26.
The charges are framed under Sections 326 and 326A of the Penal Code.
These sections carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years, along with a possible fine or whipping.
Section 326A allows for the prison sentence to be doubled upon conviction.
Deputy public prosecutor M. Raveenaa did not offer bail for the unrepresented accused.
She requested the accused be referred to Hospital Bahagia, Ulu Kinta for a mental examination.
The court granted the prosecution’s request for a mental evaluation.
Judge Ainul Shahrin set January 30 for the next case mention. – Bernama
