Bank executive found stabbed to death at home days before wedding, police seek son to assist probe
A 52-year-old bank executive in Kedah, Malaysia was found dead with multiple stab wounds at her home just days before she was due to remarry, prompting police to launch a manhunt for her son to assist in investigations.
Police said they are seeking 28-year-old Amirul Shafiq Shamsul Zahari to help with the murder probe and have urged him to come forward to any police station or contact the investigating officer.
Son discovers mother’s body at home
The victim, Zaharullail Basir, worked as an operations executive at a local bank and lived with three of her six children, aged between eight and 29, at the house in Taman Sultan Abdul Halim, Alor Setar.
Source: China Press
According to reports, one of her children discovered her unresponsive on the morning of 2 Feb while preparing to leave for school.
The child alerted family members before police were contacted.
Police said the report was made by one of the victim’s sons at 8.45am, after which officers were dispatched to the scene.
Investigators believe the incident occurred in the early hours before the body was discovered.
Multiple injuries found, valuables reported missing
Ms Zaharullail was found lying in a bedroom with three stab wounds, including injuries to her upper chest and left palm, as well as wounds to her wrist, head, and face.
A forensics team and a K9 unit were deployed to assist with the investigation.
While the motive has yet to be established, police confirmed that a handbag containing jewellery, cash, and a mobile phone was missing from the house.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Wedding preparations nearly complete
Ms Zaharullail’s stepmother, Norsiah Yahya, said the deceased had been looking forward to her second marriage after several years as a single mother.
Source: @beritaharian on Instagram
She was scheduled to solemnise her marriage on 13 Feb, with a wedding reception planned for the following day.
Family members had recently travelled to Teluk Intan, Perak, to finalise arrangements, and preparations including the dowry were nearly complete.
Madam Norsiah described Ms Zaharullail as a devoted mother and urged the public not to speculate, leaving the matter to the authorities to determine what had occurred.
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Featured image adapted from China Press and @beritaharian on Instagram.
