The village head and the PSM co-ordinator's intention was to make a police statement but it ended up with both being arrested.
PETALING JAYA: Kampung Hakka village head Chong Tze Yaw and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) co-ordinator R Gandhi were arrested at the Mantin police station, this morning, when they went to give a statement following a protest that took place in November.
The protest by residents of Kampung Hakka,Mantin, was held in front of the developer, Mega 9 Housing Sdn Bhd’s office to show their unhappiness over the demolition of their houses in Oct. Both men were arrested under section 506, act of criminal intimidation.
PSM secretary general S Arutchelvan told FMT over the telephone, that according to the Mantin police station officers, a report had been lodged against Chong on Dec 30 by the developer.
The next day eight police officers went to Chong’s house in the middle of the night but Chong was not at home.
“When asked, the police informed us that it was just to take a statement from Chong.
“ So, today Chong accompanied by Gandhi went to the Mantin police station, whereby both of them were arrested and taken to Lengeng and Proga police station respectively.
“The police are misusing their powers, yet again,” he said.
Arulchelvan went on to say that if they had been informed earlier, by the police, regarding Chong’s impending arrest then they would have ensured that a lawyer was present.
“Now the villagers are making a counter report against the developer.”
He said that they were not sure as to the basis of the arrest as they have yet to meet the investigation officer.
In Oct, Arul claimed Mantin police officers arrested 12 villagers and hurt others in a brutal way when the villagers were trying to stop the demolition of their houses by the developer.
PETALING JAYA: Kampung Hakka village head Chong Tze Yaw and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) co-ordinator R Gandhi were arrested at the Mantin police station, this morning, when they went to give a statement following a protest that took place in November.The protest by residents of Kampung Hakka,Mantin, was held in front of the developer, Mega 9 Housing Sdn Bhd’s office to show their unhappiness over the demolition of their houses in Oct. Both men were arrested under section 506, act of criminal intimidation.
PSM secretary general S Arutchelvan told FMT over the telephone, that according to the Mantin police station officers, a report had been lodged against Chong on Dec 30 by the developer.
The next day eight police officers went to Chong’s house in the middle of the night but Chong was not at home.
“When asked, the police informed us that it was just to take a statement from Chong.
“ So, today Chong accompanied by Gandhi went to the Mantin police station, whereby both of them were arrested and taken to Lengeng and Proga police station respectively.
“The police are misusing their powers, yet again,” he said.
Arulchelvan went on to say that if they had been informed earlier, by the police, regarding Chong’s impending arrest then they would have ensured that a lawyer was present.
“Now the villagers are making a counter report against the developer.”
He said that they were not sure as to the basis of the arrest as they have yet to meet the investigation officer.
In Oct, Arul claimed Mantin police officers arrested 12 villagers and hurt others in a brutal way when the villagers were trying to stop the demolition of their houses by the developer.
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