KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) confirmed it is investigating a VIP’s bodyguard, who allegedly assaulted a disabled person at a hotel lobby here last month.
Its director Datuk Azri Ahmad said the investigation is focused on disciplinary matters concerning police personnel.
He said the victim, an e-hailing driver, was summoned to Bukit Aman at 11am yesterday, accompanied by a lawyer and an interpreter, to assist in the disciplinary investigation.
“JIPS will review this case based on standard operating procedures to identify any violations or misconduct in the course of work.
“The investigation is in its early stages and JIPS will call other witnesses to complete the probe,” he added.
Azri said JIPS has emphasised its commitment to conducting a transparent investigation without compromise.
On May 29, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the force received a report from the victim at 1pm, claiming he was assaulted by an individual who was part of a VIP entourage.
On the same day, at 9.59pm, the victim filed a second report, stating the matter had been resolved amicably and that he did not wish to pursue the case.
According to media reports, the victim alleged he was assaulted by the bodyguard while waiting for passengers at a Brickfields hotel. The victim claimed that he was punched in the head and asked to move his vehicle.
The victim, Ong Ing Keong, 46, filed a police report after receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
— Bernama
