Hindraf rally: Protestors move on to Jinjang

(See Malaysiakini)

March proceeds to Pudu IPK

They carried banners supporting their anti-racism and anti-Interlok campaign.

After chanting for about half an hour, they proceeded to march towards the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters.

They included about six disabled persons and Kota Alam Shah state representataive M Manoharan.

By about 11.45am, the crowd had swelled to a procession of about 200 moving towards the contingent police headquarters.

Water cannons were seen on standby.

During the march, the police drove two patrol cars into the crowd, forcing the HRP/Hindraf supporters to break up into two lines and onto the sidewalks flanking the road.

Upon arrival at the contingent police headquarters, the demonstrators demanded that Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Amar Singh release those arrested within the hour. Malaysiakini was informed that at least 183 have been arrested over the aborted HRP/Hindraf rally.

Or else, said the demonstrators, they would camp outside the Pudu police station. They made the assurance, however, that they would not block traffic.

Around 12.30pm, the bulk of the crowd at the contingent police headquarters dispersed, leaving behind only about 20 to continue the protest.

Many were headed in the direction of Jinjang district police headquarters, where HRP/Hindraf leader Uthayakumar has been detained.

It was reported that police checkpoints were set up on the way to the station.

Half a dozen police personnel have already stationed themselves at the gate in front of the Jinjang police station in anticipation of the crowd.

A crowd across from the station starts to grow.