He added that his office takes its responsibilities under the law “very seriously”.

“No stone will be left unturned when the investigation paper (IP) is delivered to us,” he said in a statement explaining the authorities’ next course of action following the verdict of the inquest into Adib’s death.

Last Friday, the Coroner’s Court ruled that Adib’s death was not caused by an accident and that “more than two unidentified persons” had killed him.

This prompted calls from PAS, Umno and the Perlis mufti for Thomas’ resignation. Thomas was also asked to resign after being ordered to enter his defence for alleged contempt of court over the inquest.

The contempt application made in July by Adib’s father, Mohd Kassim Abdul Hamid, who alleged that Thomas was in contempt of court because an affidavit by the AG’s Chambers had stated a cause of death ahead of the coroner’s ruling.

In his statement today, Thomas said Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Abdul Hamid Bador had also said the police would investigate the matter.

“They must be given time and space to undertake their investigations. They have the resources of the state and the necessary experience and expertise to carry out their duties under the law,” he said.

Once the alleged perpetrators have been identified and the IP given to the deputy public prosecutor with the police’s recommendations, Thomas said, the role of his office will begin.

“We have to study the IP, review the recommendations of the police, and charge the individuals concerned.

“The public should be assured that the office of the public prosecutor takes its responsibilities under the law very seriously. The IP will be studied carefully and professionally. That is our promise.”

He added that the IGP would keep the public updated on the police investigation.

Adib, 24, suffered injuries during a riot outside the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Subang Jaya in November last year. He died of his injuries at the National Heart Institute on Dec 17.