A post-mortem examination has confirmed that the Customs Tribunal officer who was found dead at the Treasury building yesterday (Mar 5) died due to strangulation.
City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa revealed that the autopsy was conducted by a forensic pathology expert from the Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Forensic and Pathology Department between 11am and 1.30pm today (Mar 6).
The cause of death was due to compression of the neck from ligature strangulation,” he stated.
Case remains under sudden death report (SDR)
Despite the findings, the case remains classified as a sudden death report (SDR). Datuk Rusdi urged the public to avoid speculation and emphasised that investigations are ongoing, as reported by NST.
The case remains under SDR classification for now, but it may be reclassified if further investigations and the post-mortem report indicate foul play,” he said.
Victim found with neck and legs bound
The incident, which took place at a Treasury building office, was reported to Putrajaya police at 10.56am via the MERS 999 emergency line.
A member of the public had discovered the 45-year-old man lying unconscious.
Upon arrival, officers from the Putrajaya police headquarters found the deceased on the office floor with his neck and legs bound using cable ties.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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