Prisons Dept Probes Authenticity, Source Of Viral Video Of Escaped Detainee

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- The Prisons Department is examining the authenticity and source of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) video that has gone viral on social media, showing a remand detainee believed to have escaped from police custody at the Sungai Buloh Prison compound.

The department said the security of the correctional institution remains a top priority.

“Any weaknesses identified will be addressed, and appropriate action will be taken against any party found to be negligent or in breach of regulations,” it said in a statement.

It added that the public is advised not to speculate or spread unverified information that could affect investigations and public order.

A 30-second video has been circulating on social media showing a lorry escorted by a police mobile patrol vehicle (MPV), believed to be transporting several remand detainees to Sungai Buloh Prison.

In the video, a man is seen fleeing immediately after getting down from the lorry before being chased by several policemen.

The media previously reported that police are actively tracking down a Pakistani remand detainee, Muhammad Hassan, 24, who escaped at the Sungai Buloh Prison parade ground at about 6 pm last Thursday after attending court proceedings at the Shah Alam Court.

The suspect, who is facing charges related to sexual offences involving a child as well as immigration offences, was last seen wearing an orange T-shirt and black long pants.

Members of the public with information have been urged to contact investigating officer Inspector Muhendran Chandra at 010-430 4383 or the Search and Capture (SAC) Operations Room hotline at 03-6140 1096.

-- BERNAMA