Police to seek court order today to exhume Zara Qairina's grave
KOTA BARU: Police will today obtain a court order to exhume the grave of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the court order was crucial for the post-mortem process, which is needed to complete the police investigation and gather all necessary details.
"I must stress here that the priority for the police is to find evidence so that truth and justice can be upheld. I urge all citizens and members of the public to give the police the space to carry out their duties in accordance with the law," he said when met at the 'Madani Rakyat' programme today.
Saifuddin also reminded the public to rely only on verified sources of information and not to circulate unverified claims that could worsen the situation.
"The investigation will be conducted transparently and with full responsibility to assist the justice process," he said.
The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) had on Wednesday ordered the exhumation of Zara Qairina's grave to enable a post-mortem examination. The A-GC, in a statement, said further investigation by the police was needed to ensure that all aspects of the investigation could be thoroughly carried out.
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