By Sharunya Raja
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3: The family of security guard S. Thava Sagayam has demanded justice following his death at his home on Aug 28.
Thava Sagayam, 64, died at his home and a post-mortem by the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Ipoh, found the cause of death was due to a lung infection (sepsis).
However, the victim’s family members are claiming the cause of death was due to the assault incident and have re-uploaded recordings and photos of the incident.
Recently, a video went viral showing a the victim being assaulted while on duty at the swimming pool of a condominium here in an incident which occurred in December last year.
Two video recordings went viral showing a man accompanied by his son assaulting a security guard with a table until he fainted.
The victim’s niece, Nelson Raj Nathan, said that all the family wants now is justice for his uncle.
“My uncle was bedridden for six months and underwent nearly eight surgeries before passing away on August 27.
“The cause of death, according to the post-mortem report, was a viral infection in his lungs.
“My family and I are seeking justice for my uncle,” he told The Hindu Press.
Meanwhile, United Malaysian Hindu Voice (UMHV) chairman P. Navindran condemned the assault against Thava Sagayam and urged the authorities to conduct thorough investigation.
“First and foremost, let us express our heartfelt condolences to Mr Thava Sagayam’s family. We at UMHV believe that this has been done in an unjust manner to a family.
“Is violent behaviour like this appropriate in today’s society?
“If that’s the case, why is the attacker still on the loose? Isn’t it the police and the courts’ responsibility to demonstrate our citizens a solid judicial system?”
“It is understood the man was reportedly summoned for questioning earlier, and the police are currently reviewing the case files.
“We wish to emphasise that any lawbreakers should be appropriately punished, as this will send a message to other bullies that civilians are always protected.”
“We, the UMHV, are fully supporting Mr Thava Sagayam’s family in their fight for justice.”
“It is important to notice that people have already begun to express their outrage and rants about this topic on social media sites without bringing up racial issues.
“We hope that this matter will not be biased or politicised in favour of one person or a small number of people,” he told The Hindu Press.
