A MAN was charged in the Kajang magistrates’ court today with causing the death of a friend by accidentally shooting him in  a durian orchard near Sungai Gabai last week. 

Sali Hashim, 43, claimed trial to the charge before magistrate Muhammad Noor Firdaus Rosli.

He was charged with causing death by negligence of Mohd Izzwan Ahmad Shakri, 32, in the Sungai Gabai Forest Reserve, Batu 18, Ulu Langat at 4.30am last July 6.

The charge, framed under section 304(A) of the penal code, carries a maximum two years’ jail, with fine, or with both.

He also claimed trial to a charge of possessing a shotgun, Stevens No. Stevens Of-26, without a valid permit at about noon the same place and date.

For the offence, he was charged under section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960, which carries a maximum seven years’ jail, maximum fine of RM10,000 or both.

Sali was also charged in another magistrates’ court, before magistrate Syahrul Sazly Md Sain, with possessing seven rounds of ammunition without a permit.

He also claimed trial to the charge, also framed under section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960.

The offence was allegedly committed at a house in Kampung Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat, at 11.30am last July 8.

The man was allowed bail of RM13,000 for all three charges and both courts set August 26 for mention.

Deputy public prosecutors Siti Nur Liyana Mohd Sulaiman and Nurul Husna Amran prosecuted in both cases, while lawyer Roland Engan represented Sali. – Bernama, July 15, 2022.