AG Instructs Police To Further Investigate 'Cow Head' Incident

SUBANG JAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Attorney-General has asked the police to further investigate the carrying of a severed cow head in a residents' demonstration in front of the Selangor State Secretariat building on Aug 28 to protest the relocation of a Hindu temple from Section 19 to Section 23.

"We had discussed the matter with the Attorney-General's Chambers three days ago and the AG instructed us to further probe the case, and we are now taking statements to facilitate the investigation," said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan.

Asked about an illegal assembly in connection with the 'cow head' incident, planned for tomorrow by certain quarters at Dataran Merdeka, he said police would not hesitate to take stern action against those involved.

"What is the need for the gathering? Don't be impatient to the extent of holding another illegal gathering tomorrow," he told reporters after handing over Raya goodies to officers and widows of the members of the police force, here, Friday.

In a another development, Musa said a local man in his 20's was arrested to facilitate the investigation into the murder of the Philippine embassy's social attache Finardo G. Cabilao on Aug 7.

Musa said there was no link between the murder and human trafficking activities, but probably the motive of the murder had to do with a homosexual relationship.

"It (the murder) was not due to jealousy but it is believed that the suspect was not paid for his service."

He said police were still investigating to get strong evidence such as the DNA of the suspect before reaching any conclusion.

The suspect was arrested on Sept 1 and the murder happened after the victim sought sexual service from the suspect.

Cabilao was found sprawled in a pool of blood with severe head injuries in the living room of his apartment in Taman Maluri, Cheras, on Aug 7.

Meanwhile, Musa said more than 6,400 packets of Raya cookies would be distributed to members of the police force, including 218 serving with the United Nations peacekeeping force.