Police to study SOP on accidental cabbie shooting

Investigations into the accidental shooting of a cab driver by a policeman in Jalan Pudu will determine whether the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was adhered to, including how the shot was fired.

Dismissing claims that the police are not caring, Kuala Lumpur Police chief Zulkifli Abdullah (right) said the police met the victim shortly after the incident and would see him again.

Speaking to reporters after attending a dialogue with Seri Perak Public Housing Scheme's residents in Kuala Lumpur today, Zulkifli said action would be against the policeman concerned if there was negligence on his part.

Taxi driver Yeow Leong Kang, 42, who was hit in his legs by a stray bullet, said the incident occurred on Sept 23 while he was resting inside his vehicle.

Last Friday, Yeow lodged a police report at the Cheras district headquarters here, claiming that his case was not given the due attention by the police.

According to Yeow, he was awakened from his sleep by a shot which pierced through the door of the driver's side that hit his right calf and grazed his left foot, causing him to be bedridden for two months.

He is seeking a compensation as he could not work for two months and had yet to pay the rent for his taxi.