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Police Shootings Spark Controversy Over Self-Defense Claims

12/5/2025

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On November 24, police shot and killed three men in Melaka, identified as Puspanathan Murulitharan, Poonesvaran Tiagarajan, and Logeswaran Georgie, who were allegedly involved in break-ins.
Police say the men, linked to a robbery gang, attacked officers during the operation.
Families contest the account, citing an audio recording they say contradicts a violent confrontation.
State police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar says officers acted in self-defense, and families seek further clarification.

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On November 24, police shot and killed three men in Melaka, identified as Puspanathan Murulitharan, Poonesvaran Tiagarajan, and Logeswaran Georgie, who were allegedly involved in break-ins.
Police say the men, linked to a robbery gang, attacked officers during the operation.
Families contest the account, citing an audio recording they say contradicts a violent confrontation.
State police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar says officers acted in self-defense, and families seek further clarification.