Kuala lumpur: A male Indian national was charged at the Magistrate's Court here today with murdering his compatriot in Taman Sri Sinar, Kepong, two weeks ago.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, S Thangaraju, 53, who is homeless, is accused of murdering 60-year-old Paleni. The incident reportedly took place in the back alleyway of an optical shop along Jalan Lang Kuning, Taman Sri Sinar, Kepong, between 11:33 pm and 11:47 pm on March 17. The charge was filed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence upon conviction.
During the court proceedings, the accused only nodded in understanding after the charge was read to him in Tamil in front of Magistrate Aina Azahra Arifin. No plea was recorded from him as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Hench Goh, while the accused appeared in court without legal representation. The court has set June 10 for the case remention.