POLICE have arrested the parents of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who was found dead near a river about 200m from his home at Apartment Idaman in Damansara Damai last year, according to reports.

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the arrest.

Police are seeking a remand order for the couple.

The case, which was classified as sudden death, was refiled as murder after police found evidence of foul play.

Zayn’s body was found more than 30 hours after he was reported missing on December 5.

A forensic examination found injuries to Zayn’s neck and body. Police believed he was murdered elsewhere before the body was dumped in the creek.

In January, Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director Shuhaily Zain said police had recorded the statements of more than 200 people in connection with the case.

Selangor deputy police chief Datuk S. Sasikala Devi said police are still working on the case even though the leads have petered out.

“We are investigating and will continue to do so. The file is still open pending any new information,” she said. – June 1, 2024.