Hindraf leader says that despite posting bail, a court registrar refuses to release the man accused of throwing a slipper at a cop.
FMT
PETALING JAYA: Hindraf has expressed its disappointment at the courts for refusing to release a disabled man, M Krishnan, accused of throwing a slipper at a cop, despite bail of RM1,500 having been posted this morning by Hindraf for him.
Speaking to FMT, Hindraf’s de-facto leader P Uthayakumar said, “We received numerous complaints from our supporters that this man is being victimised.”
Uthaya explained that Hindraf had used its funds to pay Krishnan’s bail, only to learn later from court registrar Roslan Mohd Noor of the Selangor Courts, that Krishnan would only be released next Wednesday.
“He’s completely at a disadvantaged position as he’s alone and handicapped, going against the might of the entire police force,” Uthaya said, adding that a five-day delay was unconstitutional.
“The minute I pay the bail money, you should release the person. An hour is fair, and at worst they should release him after Friday prayers, but not next Wednesday. That’s not right,” lamented Uthaya.
Uthaya who’s mobility is limited due to a fractured leg, also said that he managed to get in touch with the office of Administrative Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar regarding the matter.
Back in October 2014, a man similar in appearance to Krishnan was photographed holding a slipper against the picture of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak during a protest, and Uthaya does not rule out the possibility of a vendetta by the authorities.
Uthaya, who doesn’t deny the possibility of Krishnan also being involved in the October incident, said, “Video of that incident outside Parliament went viral in Malaysia and got widespread attention.
“They couldn’t charge the person then, but now they are picking on Krishnan for this slipper incident. I feel he’s being victimised.
Uthaya’s main concern however, he stressed, was that Krishnan was disabled and an extended stay in prison would be harmful to him.
“In my 25 years of service in law, I haven’t seen anything like this. Justice administration is regressing in Malaysia,” lamented Uthaya.
Krishnan was charged at the Selayang magistrate’s court on February 11, for allegedly flinging a slipper at a policeman on February 3 at the Mariamman Temple in Batu Caves, Selayang.
Krishnan however has maintained his innocence.
PETALING JAYA: Hindraf has expressed its disappointment at the courts for refusing to release a disabled man, M Krishnan, accused of throwing a slipper at a cop, despite bail of RM1,500 having been posted this morning by Hindraf for him.
Speaking to FMT, Hindraf’s de-facto leader P Uthayakumar said, “We received numerous complaints from our supporters that this man is being victimised.”
Uthaya explained that Hindraf had used its funds to pay Krishnan’s bail, only to learn later from court registrar Roslan Mohd Noor of the Selangor Courts, that Krishnan would only be released next Wednesday.
“He’s completely at a disadvantaged position as he’s alone and handicapped, going against the might of the entire police force,” Uthaya said, adding that a five-day delay was unconstitutional.
“The minute I pay the bail money, you should release the person. An hour is fair, and at worst they should release him after Friday prayers, but not next Wednesday. That’s not right,” lamented Uthaya.
Uthaya who’s mobility is limited due to a fractured leg, also said that he managed to get in touch with the office of Administrative Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar regarding the matter.
Back in October 2014, a man similar in appearance to Krishnan was photographed holding a slipper against the picture of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak during a protest, and Uthaya does not rule out the possibility of a vendetta by the authorities.
Uthaya, who doesn’t deny the possibility of Krishnan also being involved in the October incident, said, “Video of that incident outside Parliament went viral in Malaysia and got widespread attention.
“They couldn’t charge the person then, but now they are picking on Krishnan for this slipper incident. I feel he’s being victimised.
Uthaya’s main concern however, he stressed, was that Krishnan was disabled and an extended stay in prison would be harmful to him.
“In my 25 years of service in law, I haven’t seen anything like this. Justice administration is regressing in Malaysia,” lamented Uthaya.
Krishnan was charged at the Selayang magistrate’s court on February 11, for allegedly flinging a slipper at a policeman on February 3 at the Mariamman Temple in Batu Caves, Selayang.
Krishnan however has maintained his innocence.
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