PM Calls for Just Punishment in Srey Sina Case
Photo: Prime Minister Hun Manet Facebook
- By Meng Seavmey
- June 25, 2024 3:15 PM
PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the Ministry of Justice to administer strict judgment in the case of former oknha Srey Sina, who was charged with murder, attempted murder and unauthorized use of a firearm in a neighbor dispute.
Concerns about the punishment for the defendant have circulated on social media.
Manet said in a condolence message on June 25th that there were fears that the perpetrator would not be punished strongly in line with the law or that he could be granted bail, which was not normal.
Therefore, Manet was “calling on the judiciary and prosecution to attentively review and apply the law on this case resolutely and strictly, although the government cannot interfere the court’s work.”
“The government has been strengthening the rule of law, especially enhancing law enforcement to ensure public security and social order, and resolutions to social issues with justice and accuracy,” he said.
The law was being applied strictly, especially to those who have caused deaths.
There had been strict punishments for drunk drivers who caused accidents and killed fellow road users. Judgment was based on the law enforcement without mercy, so the same applied in this case, Hun Manet added.
The incident involving Srey Sina happened on June 17. Phnom Penh Municipal Court charged him five days later.
The victims included a young engaged couple. One died on the spot and the other passed away on the way to hospital. Other people suffered leg and arm injuries.
The King removed the oknha title on June 20 at Hun Manet’s request after the Prime Minister returned from a visit to Singapore.
The court divided the crime into two cases. The defendant will face up to 15 years in prison for “murder” and “unauthorized use of a firearm” in the first case, and 15 years in prison for “attempted murder” and “unauthorized use of a firearm” for the second case.
Hun Manet also called on the public to believe in the justice system and leave this matter to the court.
