Meanwhile, outside the court, lawyer Zaid Malek, who represented the victim’s family, said the High Court today made a decision on the appeal filed by the father of the late Soosaimanicckam, S. Joseph, 71, who was not satisfied with the Coroner’s Court decision.

“The High Court (today) has agreed with the arguments of the appellant and has changed the open verdict to a verdict of homicide.

“Regarding who is responsible for the death of the deceased, the High Court has re-examined the evidence available in court and also the testimony of witnesses in the Sessions Court and found that there is clear evidence that the deceased did try to seek treatment but was not allowed by RMN officers. ” he said when met found after the appeal decision.

Zaid said based on the evidence available in the court it clearly shows that the late Soosaimanicckam died of pulmonary edema due to Leptospirosis (rat urine) contracted while undergoing training at KD Sultan Idris.

RMN in a media statement on May 20, 2018 said the Gradua
te Cadet Officer (PKG) complained of chest pain and shortness of breath in his accommodation block after completing physical training which is the trainee’s daily routine at 12.20 pm.

Following that, Soosaimanicckam was given breathing assistance and further treatment by the doctor on duty, before being pronounced dead at 1.45 pm.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency