Amri Che Mat Disappearance: Police Found No Criminal Activity, Court Hears
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The High Court in Kuala Lumpur heard today that police investigations in Perlis found no evidence of criminal involvement in the disappearance of prominent activist Amri Che Mat. This revelation came from Azahar Muda, a former senior police officer who previously headed the Perlis police contingent, during a hearing related to Amri's ongoing case.
Amri Che Mat vanished in May 2016, along with his wife, Norashikin Hassan, and their two children, Aishah and Emran. Their disappearance has sparked years of public concern and legal proceedings, with the families persistently seeking answers and accountability.
Azahar Muda’s testimony provided a key insight into the initial police response. He stated that the investigation team focused on exploring various possibilities, including abduction, but ultimately concluded that there was no indication of foul play or criminal activity related to Amri's disappearance within Perlis.
However, this assertion hasn't quelled the families’ determination to uncover the truth. They maintain that the circumstances surrounding the disappearances are highly suspicious and warrant a deeper, more thorough investigation. They have long argued that the initial police response was inadequate and that crucial leads were overlooked. They have also pointed to alleged links to the Special Branch, Malaysia’s intelligence agency, as a potential avenue for investigation, although this has been consistently denied by authorities.
The case has drawn significant attention from human rights organizations and civil society groups, who have called for greater transparency and accountability from the Malaysian government. They argue that the families deserve to know what happened to their loved ones and that those responsible should be held accountable.
The court proceedings are ongoing, and further testimonies are expected to shed more light on the events leading up to Amri Che Mat’s disappearance. The families are hopeful that the court will ultimately provide them with the answers they’ve been seeking for years, and bring closure to this long and agonizing ordeal.
Key Points of Testimony:
- Former senior police officer Azahar Muda testified that Perlis police found no criminal element in Amri Che Mat's case.
- The families of Amri and Norashikin continue to seek answers and a more thorough investigation.
- Human rights groups advocate for transparency and accountability in the case.
The case continues to be a significant reminder of the ongoing challenges in ensuring justice and accountability for missing persons cases in Malaysia.