assumed that some detainees have already suffered with health problems before being detained and some were probably infected by the diseases while being detained due to the condition of the lock-ups and lack of medical facilities. 3.13 During briefing and interview session with PDRM, it is reported that the highest deaths of suspects are among drug addicts. This is because drug users are physically weak and more vulnerable in getting infections. During detention, drug users tend to experience withdrawal syndrome.72 Currently, there is no specific treatment or attention given to drug users when they are in lock-up. 3.14 Statistics provided by PDRM indicate 30 death cases among detainees occurred due to suicide. There are 2 cases because of fighting between detainees and another 2 cases due to falling accident at the lock-up’s bathroom. The statistics also show injuries due to foul play by the police which have led to 2 cases of death. IV. Examples of Death Cases in Police Custody 3.15 During the study visit, the Commission had been given detailed explanation on several death cases during detention. They are as follows: Case 1 3.16 A detainee named Ramasamy s/o Nagu was arrested under Section 3(1) Drug Dependants Act. After he was remanded by an investigation officer from IPD Narkotik Timur Laut, the detainee was taken to Lokap Berpusat Bayan Baru and placed in cell 16. The remand period was from 24 February 2014 until 3 March 2014. During his time in lock-up, the detainee had never complained about his pain. The detainee was alleged as a hardcore drug addict. 72 Withdrawal syndrome, also known as discontinuation syndrome, occurs among drug addicts or alcoholics who stop or reduce their drugs intake 41