Did police fail to secure remand for key border shooting suspects?

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Police Deny Escape Claims, Confirm Release of Suspects Due to Court Decisions

Kedah police have denied social media allegations that two suspects involved in a shooting incident targeting General Operations Force (GOF) members on November 12 had escaped custody. These individuals were released because the court did not grant remand orders, a decision that also affected other suspects arrested in connection with border incidents.
Suspects Released After Remand Applications Rejected

The two individuals in question were among 15 suspects apprehended by Kedah Police following a November 24 shooting incident at the Malaysia-Thailand border that led to casualties among PGA personnel. Investigations indicated that these two suspects were allegedly involved not only in the shooting cases but also in activities such as ketum smuggling, intrusion, and mischief along the border in Bukit Kayu Hitam. However, on January 6 and 7, 2021, respectively, the court rejected the police's applications for remand orders for the suspects in both the shooting and smuggling/encroachment cases.
Investigations Into Shooting Cases Concluded

Authorities have completed their investigations into the shooting incidents. The relevant investigation papers have been forwarded to the Deputy State Prosecutor, who will provide further instructions regarding potential charges. The Kedah Police are awaiting these directives to proceed with prosecuting the cases in court.
Allegations of Escape Deemed Untrue

The police have explicitly stated that the claims of the suspects escaping are false. Their release was a direct consequence of the court's refusal to issue remand orders, as stipulated under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This legal process dictated the suspects' release when no further detention was sanctioned by the judiciary.

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