PASIR PUTEH, May 10 (Bernama) -- Two men, both aged 25, have been remanded for six days to assist in investigations into the death of a person with disabilities (PwD) at Ladang Merdeka Cherbu, Padang Lati, Bachok, three weeks ago.
The remand order was issued by Magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Datuk Nik Azlan today, allowing police to detain the suspects until next Friday for investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Earlier, the two suspects arrived at the court complex at about 9.40 am dressed in lock-up attire and were escorted by police personnel.
It was previously reported that a 20-year-old man with learning disabilities died after he was allegedly assaulted in an incident at Ladang Merdeka Cherbu, Padang Lati, Bachok, on April 15.
The victim, Muhammad Zakir Fikry Mohd Zainal, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at 12.55 am while receiving treatment at Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital in Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu.
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