(Bernama) - The police have started an investigation to identify the mastermind behind the so-called attempt to overthrow the Government by way of the demonstration held in Kuala Lumpur on April 28, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said Sunday.
He said the probe would cover various aspects of the gathering which led to pockets of rioting.
"Several fresh arrests have been made following the publication of the photographs of the demonstrators, and several people have telephoned us to volunteer information on the incident.
"This is a welcome sign which indicates that Malaysians are a peace-loving people and do not want disruption of public order," he told reporters when asked to comment on the statement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Friday that there was an attempt to topple the Government by way of the demonstration.
Ismail, who was approached at a police meeting with the people in the Kulim district, said he hoped that more people would come forward with information to expedite the investigation.
On Opposition claims in blogs that the police had embedded themselves as demonstrators to spark the riots, Ismail said these unfounded claims must cease.
"Do not make nonsensical accusations ... you must be responsible. Nevertheless, every claim will be investigated," he said.
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