Final Farewell for Fallen FRU Personnel

Strategic Insights -

In a poignant ceremony, the remains of Sgt. S. Perumal, one of the nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who tragically lost their lives in a fatal crash along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan, were laid to rest at the Buntong Crematorium. The somber atmosphere was filled with over 100 mourners who struggled to contain their grief upon the arrival of the late officer's remains. The cremation was carried out with full honors according to Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) protocol, including a ceremonial guard of honor.

Key Takeaways:

  • The remains of Sgt. S. Perumal and the eight other victims were released in stages from the Forensic Department of Teluk Intan Hospital late last night after post-mortem.
  • The remains of all Muslim FRU personnel were first brought to Surau Ar-Rahman at the Hilir Perak District police headquarters for funeral prayers.
  • The remains were then transported to FRU Unit 5 in Sungai Senam, Ipoh, for a second prayer service at Surau Ar-Mustaqim.
  • The eight victims who were pronounced dead at the scene were Austeo Herman, 40, M. Nathan, 36, K. Raju, 36, S. Kanesan, 43, R. Rajan, 37, H. Somusu, 31, M. Sambantham, 38, and S. Gurusamy, 34.
  • ASP S. Sivakumar of FRU Unit 5 (Water Cannon) presented the police ensign to the deceased's father, K. Sugunanathan, 68.
  • The tragic accident occurred at approximately 8:50 am yesterday, and one victim, S. Kootcharam, 45, succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
  • The vehicle carrying 18 personnel collided with a lorry transporting gravel.

Statistics:

  • 9 FRU personnel lost their lives in the fatal crash.
  • 8 were pronounced dead at the scene, while 1 succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment.
  • 18 personnel were in the vehicle that collided with the lorry.
  • 1 victim, S. Kootcharam, 45, died while receiving treatment.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, 14 May 2025
  • Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)
  • Forensic Department of Teluk Intan Hospital
  • FRU Unit 5 (Water Cannon), Sungai Senam, Ipoh
  • Surau Ar-Rahman, Hilir Perak District police headquarters
  • Surau Ar-Mustaqim, FRU Unit 5, Sungai Senam, Ipoh