Police to probe reports lodged against Sivakumar

(The Star) – At least 10 police reports have been lodged against Perak Assembly Speaker V. Sivakumar over the suspension of Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abd Kadir and his six executive council members from assembly sittings.

State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah said that, as of yesterday morning, various political groups and individuals lodged eight reports in Perak, and at least two outside the state.

Following the reports, DCP Zulkifli said police would carry out investigations under Section 124/120B of the Penal Code.

The alleged offence, which involves compelling an elected representative to refrain from exercising his lawful powers, carries a maximum seven years jail with fine upon conviction.