Kuala lumpur: The High Court dismissed an application by a father seeking to exhume the remains of his son, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam Reserve Officers' Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Muhammad Amir Rusyadi Muhamad Zaidi, who died during training on November 13 last year.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Justice Roszianayati Ahmad ruled that an exhumation and fresh post-mortem were unnecessary, as the cause of death had been clearly determined by Hospital Shah Alam. The judge highlighted that the central issue was whether the death resulted from the actions or negligence of others. Consequently, she ordered a public inquest, citing the need for a thorough police investigation due to conflicting facts and allegations in the affidavits. A new investigating officer from Bukit Aman has been tasked with the case.

The court's decision followed the examination of a notice of motion and affidavit submitted by Muhammad Zaidi Abdul Rahman, the father of the deceased. His additional applications, including orders for the exhumation of his son's body and a post-mortem by Kuala Lumpur Hospital forensic experts, were also dismissed. These applications sought to have the procedures conducted in the presence of an independent forensic expert and a legal representative.

Justice Roszianayati emphasized that the application primarily questioned the established cause of death. The court acknowledged the findings from Shah Alam Hospital, which concluded that Muhammad Amir Rusyadi succumbed to heat stroke and multiple organ failure. The hospital's doctor, who conducted examinations and clinical tests, confirmed severe dehydration as the cause, with no other physical injuries contributing to the death, except for a non-fatal red mark on the knee.

The judge also noted corroborative statements from the deceased's friends and trainers, who confirmed that Muhammad Amir Rusyadi underwent intensive training drills starting November 9, 2024, aligning with the clinical findings.