SELANGOR police chief Hussein Omar Khan refuted claims by some parties that Zayn Rayyan was a victim of abuse as there were no signs of old injuries due to physical hurt found on the body of the autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin.

“No signs of abuse were found on the victim’s body. The parents have taken good care of him. Speculations that he was abused are incorrect. The public is advised not to make baseless statements that could disrupt the investigations and hurt the family’s feelings,” he said to reporters when met at Apartment Idaman today.

After being reported missing on Tuesday in Damansara Damai, the six-year-old child was found dead in a stream near his residence the following day, about 200m from his apartment block in Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai.

Following a post-mortem at Sungai Buloh Hospital yesterday, Zayn Rayyan’s death is being investigated as a murder case.

Hussein added that 50 police personnel are involved to investigate.

While acknowledging that the police currently have very limited information, Hussein assured that the police will do their best until the perpetrator is apprehended.

“So far, we have recorded some statements and have sent some evidence to the Chemistry Department. The fingerprint and DNA results will be obtained in the next two to three days,” he said.

Furthermore, Hussein said that they would expand the radius of the investigation area along the stream where Zayn was found. He also said that they have flown drones this afternoon to map and identify potential routes that could be used to enter and exit the area.

“The police are also gathering information from house to house. There are 18 blocks in this apartment complex, housing 2,484 units, and so far, we have completed interviews with residents in three blocks, and it will be continued until all are completed,” he said.

When asked if the police would use the database of child sexual offenders developed by the Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry in the investigation, Hussein said they are currently collaborating with the police’s database to identify suspects. – Bernama, December 8, 2023.