PETALING JAYA – The murder mystery surrounding the tragic death of 6-year-old, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, an autistic child, has recently taken a dramatic turn, revealing an interesting twist in the plot. During the ongoing investigation, one of the Zayn Rayyan’s parents had a confession recorded under the Evidence Act 1950 today,” said a police source.
However, the source declined to disclose which parent was involved or to provide more relatable details. The police refrained from identifying the parent who participated in the closed proceeding today in the court.
Earlier, lawyer Mahmud Jumaat, who is representing Zayn Rayyan’s mother Ismanira Abdul Manaf, said charges on Zayn Rayyan’s murder would only be filed tomorrow after which many journalists had gathered outside the court complex expecting developments today.
Court’s Legal Proceedings
Mahmud told reporters this afternoon that Ismanira participated in closed proceedings before a magistrate under Section 26(1) of the Evidence Act, but did not make any guilty plea. Instead, She provided evidence to counter “what is being alleged out there” of her supposed guilt and involvement in the murder, Mahmud said.
On the other side, lawyer Fahmi Abd Moin, who is representing Zayn Rayyan’s father, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, told Scoop at the court complex that he was only informed of his client’s presence in court today at 9 am. He declined to provide any additional information after the proceedings for Zaim later today.
Earlier that day, Ismanira was seen arriving at the courthouse at about 10.30 am. According to sources, her family members entered the courthouse at 10.55 am. Fahmi and Zaim arrived around 11.15 am.
Ongoing Investigation in Zayn’s Murder Case
A confession recorded under Section 26(1) of the Evidence Act 1950 while under police custody cannot be used against the person in court unless the statement is made in the presence of either a sessions court judge or a magistrate. On May 31, police arrested Zayn Rayyan’s parents and were taken into custody for seven days from June 1 regarding the 6-year-old Zyan’s murder investigation.
Later on Friday, the magistrates’ court allowed police to extend their remand for another six days until tomorrow. The extended remand period was required to investigate and confirm certain matters and inconsistencies within their systems, said Selangor police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.
On Monday, Ismanira was brought back to Idaman Apartments in Damansara Damai to recreate the events that happened before Zayn’s disappearance and the discovery of his body. Zayn Rayyan’s body was found along a river about 200m from his family’s home on December 6, last year.
