N. Avinesh Sarma, 22; S. Lingeshwarran, 24; and P. Siva Raman, 33; all unemployed, nodded after the charge was read out to them before Magistrate Noor Azreen Liana Mohd Darus.They are alleged to have used a machete to kill K. Arun, 35, in the forest near the Sri Maha Muthu Mariamman Temple in Ladang Tanjung Rambutan between 7.40pm and 8.45pm on Dec 31 last year.The charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code carries the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Fatimah Hannah Abd Wahab appeared for the prosecution while the three accused were represented by lawyers Syahrul Nizam Mohd Rabi and C. Kaladevi. The court set March 18 for mention, pending the submission of chemical and post-mortem reports. - Bernama
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