The family of trooper Abdul Hamid Talib, who was left in a vegetative state following an incident at a Johor army camp, has accused the armed forces of washing their hands of the case amid the victim’s expected discharge from hospital tomorrow.

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) adviser Latheefa Koya said the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) had informed the family that the 25-year-old will be discharged due to a bed shortage, despite his condition yet to show signs of recovery....