Two teenagers appeared in court today facing murder charges over the killing of university student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara. The 19-year-old pair stood before Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani to hear the serious allegations against them. M. Sri Darvien nodded when officials read out the murder charge against him. D. Thineswary faced charges of helping with the deadly crime. Both teenagers could face the death penalty if found guilty.
The brutal attack happened at Block A, Mutiara Ville Cyberjaya, Persiaran Multimedia on June 23. Sri Darvien stands accused of directly killing the young woman at the apartment complex. Thineswary faces charges under Section 109 of the Penal Code for assisting in the murder. Court officials did not ask either teenager to enter a plea because murder cases must go to the High Court. Both suspects could receive prison sentences between 30 and 40 years plus whipping if convicted.
Defense lawyers M Manoharan and Mohamed Baharudeen Mohamed Ariff represented the accused teenagers. Lawyer Rajpal Singh watched the proceedings on behalf of the victim's family. The magistrate set September 11 as the date for the next court appearance. The case will eventually move to the High Court where the serious murder charges will be heard. The young victim's family continues to seek justice for their daughter's death.
The brutal attack happened at Block A, Mutiara Ville Cyberjaya, Persiaran Multimedia on June 23. Sri Darvien stands accused of directly killing the young woman at the apartment complex. Thineswary faces charges under Section 109 of the Penal Code for assisting in the murder. Court officials did not ask either teenager to enter a plea because murder cases must go to the High Court. Both suspects could receive prison sentences between 30 and 40 years plus whipping if convicted.
Defense lawyers M Manoharan and Mohamed Baharudeen Mohamed Ariff represented the accused teenagers. Lawyer Rajpal Singh watched the proceedings on behalf of the victim's family. The magistrate set September 11 as the date for the next court appearance. The case will eventually move to the High Court where the serious murder charges will be heard. The young victim's family continues to seek justice for their daughter's death.
