A lawyer representing the family of the late Universiti Teknologi Malaysia cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin has submitted new evidence to the police over the probe into the 22-year-old’s death.
According to Berita Harian, Naran Singh said the new evidence involved the account of an “Individual A” of events that took place on July 27 while Syamsul was undergoing training at the Army Combat Training Centre (Pulada) in Ulu Tiram, Johor.
“This new evidence is crucial. It is an audio recording by ‘Individual A’, who was also at the scene.
“A transcript of the recording, running 44 pages, has also been prepared. This is an important lead that could assist Bukit Aman’s classified crime investigation unit in its probe,” he told reporters at Kuala Lumpur Hospital today.
He said that Individual A had described what transpired at the location leading up to Syamsul’s death and even identified others who were involved.
Naran said Individual A’s account was supported by a set of photographs.
“For now, the identity of ‘Individual A’ will remain confidential due to safety concerns and we urge the police to ensure protection,” he added.
On the post-mortem which began at 9.10am today, Naran said the process went smoothly.
The procedure is expected to be completed by late afternoon, after which the body will be taken directly to the Kampung Rinching Hulu Muslim Cemetery in Semenyih, Kajang, for reburial later tonight.
On Tuesday, the High Court ordered that Syamsul’s body be exhumed after allowing a motion filed by his mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun.
Syamsul, the eldest of three siblings, died on July 28 under unclear circumstances while undergoing Palapes (Reserve Officers’ Training Unit) training.
He was said to have experienced a seizure before his death.
However, Ummu alleged that her son’s body showed bruises and injuries consistent with physical assault rather than a seizure.
