On July 24, a 6-year-old boy, M Tishant, was reported missing in Taman Iskandar Puteri, Johor, with his father emerging as the prime suspect.
The suspect had initially lodged a police report, claiming his son went missing after being left in a car while he stepped out to buy food. However, following the father’s arrest, the boy’s body was tragically found buriedĀ in Rompin, Jempol, Negeri Sembilan.
Post-mortem confirmed victim died from strangulation
In a recent update, Negeri Sembilan Police Chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof revealed that the autopsy began at 12 PM at the Forensic Unit of Rembau Hospital, with the body released at approximately 4:26 PM.
According to Sinar Harian, the post-mortem confirmed that the victim died from neck compression caused by strangulation with a cable tie.
“The autopsy confirmed the cause of death as pressure to the neck, which can be fatal. In this case, it is believed a cable tie was used,” he said.
He added that further investigations are still underway to determine the motive behind the incident.
Suspect is currently in the process of a divorce
Ahmad Dzaffir added that preliminary questioning suggests the suspect was experiencing marital problems and is currently in the process of divorce.
“So far, the suspect has not been cooperative. The exact motive remains under investigation,” he said.
The suspect is currently under a seven-day remand to assist with investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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