KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) safety liaison officer in Thailand is working with Thai authorities to locate independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri, who are believed to have fled to the country.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director M. Kumar said police are actively tracking the two individuals to bring them back to face charges in court.
“Checks found that both of them left the country legally for Thailand, and PDRM is using the legal provisions available to bring them back to be charged in court,” he said when contacted today.
Investigations into Zamri over his remarks at a rally in the capital on Feb 7 have been referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).
The AGC subsequently issued instructions for charges to be filed under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, for statements likely to cause public mischief intended to incite fear or alarm among the public.
In addition, investigations into Zamri over remarks deemed insulting to the Indian community have been referred to the Penang prosecution office, with instructions for charges to be framed under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.
Meanwhile, the investigation paper involving Tamim for allegedly damaging a soolam, a sacred Hindu symbol, at the site of a former temple in Langkawi, Kedah, has been referred to the Kedah prosecution office, with instructions to press charges under Section 295 of the Penal Code.
-- BERNAMA
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