VAT 69 commando death in training exercise being investigated, says IGP
The police are currently conducting a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
PETALING JAYA - The exact cause of death of an elite VAT 69 police commando during a diving training exercise will be investigated, Bukit Aman says.
In a statement on Thursday (Jan 22), Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said that the police force confirmed the passing of Insp Khairil Azhar Kamaruddin following the diving exercise in Semporna, Sabah, on the same day.
"He was given emergency assistance and initial treatment at the scene before being taken to Semporna Hospital for further treatment. However, he was pronounced dead while receiving medical care.
"The police are currently conducting a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the incident, including an assessment of training procedures, equipment usage, as well as health and safety factors, in accordance with the established regulations and standard operating procedures," he said.
He also expressed condolences to the deceased's family.
"May his family be granted strength and fortitude in facing this loss," he said. - THE STAR
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