14-05-2025
Grief overwhelms father at funeral of FRU sergeant killed in Teluk Intan crash
IPOH: The father of Sergeant S. Perumal, one of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel killed in the tragic Teluk Intan crash, was visibly overcome with grief during his son's funeral at the Buntong Crematorium.
M. Sugunanathan, 68, nearly fainted as emotions overwhelmed him, requiring support from close family members throughout the funeral rites.
Earlier, the hearse carrying Perumal's body arrived at the crematorium around 5pm, from the family residence in Bandar Lahat Mines around 5pm.
The late Perumal's body was accompanied and carried by the FRU team before the national flag covering the coffin was handed over by Inspector of Water Cannon Crew 5A FRU, Assistant Superintendent S. Sivakumar, to Sugunanathan.
The deceased, aged 44, was then cremated starting at 5.45pm after the completion of religious rites according to Hindu customs.
A sorrowful and somber atmosphere enveloped the funeral, which was attended by about 100 family members and acquaintances.
Yesterday, an FRU truck carrying 18 personnel from Unit 5 Sungai Senam collided with a rock-laden lorry at KM15 of Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan.
Eight officers died at the scene , and a ninth passed away while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the truck which crashed head-on into the police lorry is believed to have suffered a steering malfunction.
He said the FRU vehicle, returning to Ipoh after completing duties for the Chitrapournami festival, was struck by the truck transporting rocks.
