EAIC Reveals Incident Of Client Beaten At PUSPEN In Pahang

PUTRAJAYA, July 14  (Bernama) — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has revealed that a client at the Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (PUSPEN) in Pahang was beaten and injured while undergoing rehabilitation there last year.

In a statement issued today, the EAIC said it received a complaint regarding the matter, and an investigation was conducted.

“The investigation found there was evidence of the beating incident that caused injuries to the client who was undergoing rehabilitation treatment at the centre.

“There is a possibility of a cover-up by PUSPEN regarding the incident because the notification regarding the injury by the client was made within an unreasonable period to the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Headquarters,” it said.

In this regard, EAIC decided to refer the results of the investigation to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) with a recommendation for a criminal investigation under section 324 of the Penal Code (Act 574) or any related section to be made against the suspects involved.

Regarding the elements of concealment by PUSPEN on the incident, EAIC said it will recommend disciplinary action against the officer involved under Regulation 38, Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 [P.U. (A) 395/1993] for disobeying an order as provided for under Regulation 4(2)(i) of the same regulations.

“In addition, EAIC recommends the installation of closed-circuit cameras within the PUSPEN area to ensure the safety of clients undergoing rehabilitation,” it said.

— BERNAMA