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New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Maniishapriet's parents inconsolable, says uncle
SEPANG: Still mourning the loss of their daughter, the parents of university student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, 20, who was murdered, were not present at court today, where two individuals were charged in connection with her death. Her uncle, prominent criminal lawyer Datuk Rajpal Singh, said the family remained deeply traumatised. "They are currently in Kuching, Sarawak, and continue to grieve deeply over her death. They are far too distraught to travel to Kuala Lumpur. "They may attend when the trial proper begins," he told the New Straits Times. Rajpal also said that another uncle of Maniishapriet was absent as he was in Johor Baru following the death of his wife. She had travelled from Johor Baru to assist the family after Maniishapriet's death but tragically died after complaining of shortness of breath. Maniishapriet was found dead with head injuries at Block A, Mutiara Ville, Persiaran Multimedia, Cyberjaya, on June 24. M. Sri Darvien, 19, an odd-job worker, has been charged with her murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. His co-accused, D. Thineswary, also 19 and a student, was charged with abetting Darvien under Section 109, read with Section 302 of the Penal Code. Both were brought before magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani, who denied them bail. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Both accused appeared calm in the dock and confirmed they understood the charges read to them. Rajpal, along with lawyers Raspreet Kaur and Sarabmeet Singh, held a watching brief on behalf of the victim's family during the proceedings. Earlier, the arrival of the two suspects — under tight escort by officers from the Sepang District Police's Criminal Investigation Department — drew a sizeable crowd at the magistrate's court. More than 30 members of the media had gathered outside the courtroom. The accused arrived in two separate police vehicles at 8.55am. Police presence around the courthouse was notably heavy. Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman and his deputy, Superintendent Shan Gopal Krishnan, were seen seated in the public gallery throughout the packed hearing. Rajpal said their presence reflected their commitment to the case. "They were personally involved in the investigation — hands-on and went the extra mile. "They even visited Maniishapriet's parents when they were here. "They acted swiftly in identifying and arresting the suspects," he added. Before the proceedings began, several of Maniishapriet's friends arrived in a show of support, some donning T-shirts bearing the logo of humanitarian organisation United Sikhs Malaysia. After the hearing concluded, a group believed to be relatives of the accused waited by a special exit passage. They declined to speak when approached about their relationship to the suspects. The group watched in silence as Darvien and Thineswary were led away at 11.18am and transported to prison in police vehicles.
Sinar Daily
01-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Cyberjaya murder: Suspect used access card, keys given by victim's housemate
The suspect is the boyfriend of one of the three women who were previously arrested in connection with the case. Image for illustrative purposes only. - CANVA SHAH ALAM – The main suspect in the murder of a female university student in Cyberjaya is believed to have entered her condominium unit using an access card and keys provided by his girlfriend. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed that the suspect is the boyfriend of one of the three women who were previously arrested in connection with the case. 'The access card and keys to the unit were handed over directly by the suspect's girlfriend. We do not rule out the possibility that the suspect had malicious intent toward the victim. 'At the time of the incident, the victim was living alone as her housemates had returned to their hometowns for the semester break,' he said during a press conference at the Selangor Police Headquarters on Tuesday. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan The 20-year-old victim, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student at a private university, had been staying alone in the unit after her housemates went home for the holidays. 'The suspect is believed to have struck the victim with an object, causing injuries that led to her death,' he added. Addressing speculation that the victim may have been sexually assaulted, Hussein clarified that the pathologist's report did not find any evidence of rape. However, police are continuing their investigation to determine whether any form of assault took place. Following the incident, the suspect is believed to have attempted to cover his tracks by disposing of the victim's belongings. 'He threw away her mobile phone and disposed of her laptop, keys and access card. Police have since recovered several of these items,' Hussein said. He added that police are finalising the investigation and will submit the case to the Deputy Public Prosecutor soon. The three women previously arrested, including the main suspect's girlfriend, a friend of the victim who lived in the unit above, and another woman who was with the suspect during an ATM withdrawal, are still assisting police with their inquiries. The case came to light after the victim's body was found in her condominium unit in Cyberjaya at 10.28am last Tuesday. The murder was reportedly solved within 48 hours following the arrest of four suspects, one man and three women. It was also reported that the main suspect used the victim's ATM card to withdraw RM200 shortly after the incident. Sepang District Police Chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman previously confirmed that the arrests were made between Thursday morning and early Friday in Johor Bahru and Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan, by teams from Bukit Aman, the Selangor Police Headquarters and the Sepang District Police.
