Suaram condemns the statement by Deputy Inspector-General of Police
Khalid Abu Bakar where he mentioned that there are elements which wanted
to cause death at the Bersih 3.0 rally. He alleges that they have video
recording of an individual saying that.
Suaram condemns this irresponsible act on part of the Deputy IGP to
criminalise the Bersih demonstration and to demonise peaceful assemblies
in Malaysia. The statement also shows that the PDRM have embarked on a
trial by media over such a serious allegation and to politicise the
issue to cover up their high handedness during the April 28 rally.
Suaram is deeply concern over the statement made as it’s not the
first time a top cop in Malaysia making such scandalous statement. In
the past Suaram have recorded similar statements from the IGP and his
Deputy as we recall the former IGP’s allegation of plot to overthrow the
government during the 1990′s Reformasi ISA crackdown. The former IGP
then have also made statements on the evidence of molotov cocktails but
until today no person was charged with these alleged evidence.
The country’s 2nd top cop should refrain from making such statements
and let Suhakam to do the investigation and inquiries on the violence
and brutality during Bersih 3.0 sit in or charge the relevant persons in
an open court accordingly to the Penal Code.
Suaram is of the view that the PDRM as a public servant must remain
and seen to be objective and independent in their action and
commentaries. It is reminded that the police are the guardians of human
rights and must respect the rights of the people including the right to
peaceful assembly.
Suaram once again calls for the government to revive the Independent
Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) to ensure
independent oversight over the actions of the PDRM. It is also high time
for the government to review the implementation of the 2005 report of
the Royal Commission on Policing to address the professionalism and
human rights compliance of the police force.
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