Criminal Charges Brought Against Car Rental Worker
Accused Pleads Not Guilty to Grievous Bodily Harm Charge
A general worker of a car rental company, K. Karan, 25, pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court in Ipoh today to a charge of causing grievous bodily harm by using a weapon to sever a man’s wrist in June last year.
Details of the Case
According to the case, Karan was charged with intentionally causing grievous bodily harm with a machete to L. Nadesan, 30, causing the victim’s wrist to be severed. The accused was charged with committing the offence at about 11am on June 23, 2024, at Jalan Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, Tanjung Rambutan, an offence under Section 326 of the Penal Code. If convicted, Karan is liable to imprisonment of up to 20 years, a fine, and whipping.
Bail Hearing
The prosecution, led by Deputy Public Prosecutor N. M Morganaraj Mithra, applied for bail to be set at RM15,000. However, Karan’s lawyer, Kala Jeya Kumar, sought a minimum bail of RM5,000, citing that the accused is single and only earns RM1,700 per month, which is insufficient to support himself and his two younger siblings who are still studying and are orphans. Magistrate Siti Nora Sharif set bail at RM4,000 and March 10 as the date for mention.
Background of the Incident
On June 23 last year, a human wrist was reportedly found near a car fire site in front of Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Tanjung Rambutan, Ipoh. Investigations conducted by the police found that the hand belonged to a local male who was attacked by nearly 20 men armed with sticks and machetes in a fight, believed to be related to a case of grabbing an area for drug trafficking activities.
Conclusion
The case highlights the severity of the incident and the potential consequences of such violent acts. The accused, Karan, has pleaded not guilty and will have to await further developments in the case. The court’s decision on the bail amount will have a significant impact on the accused’s life, and the outcome of the case will be closely watched by the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the charge against K. Karan?
A: Karan is charged with causing grievous bodily harm by using a weapon to sever a man’s wrist.
Q: What is the penalty for the offence?
A: If convicted, Karan is liable to imprisonment of up to 20 years, a fine, and whipping.
Q: What is the bail amount set by the court?
A: The court set bail at RM4,000.
Q: What is the date for the next mention?
A: The date for the next mention is March 10.