Police to act against rally-goers
(The Star) – KUALA LUMPUR: Police have warned that they would take appropriate and necessary action including preventing and obstructing anyone from participating in the Bersih 2.0 rally planned for July 9.
Acting City Chief Police Officer Senior Asst Comm Amar Singh said police would take such action in the interest of public safety.
“The rally is illegal as no one has applied for a permit.
“Even if they did apply, we will not approve it in the interest of public order and safety.
“Those intending to carry on or participate in the rally will be courting trouble and will have to face the music if caught,” he stressed.
SAC Amar said they were concerned as there were two other groups opposing the Bersih 2.0 rally and he feared things might get out of control, which could pose a security and public order situation.
He said that besides traffic coming to a standstill, businesses in the city could be badly affected.
“The situation in the city could be tense and we cannot allow that to happen.
“I appeal and urge the organisers of the rally, including those opposing it, to heed police advice and to call off their plans,” he added.
SAC Amar said to date, police have received more than 800 reports nationwide demanding for police to act against those organising and planning to participate in the rally.
In a related case, the Serdang MIC lodged a police report urging the Home Ministry to act against the organisers of the Bersih 2.0 rally as well as against Perkasa and the Umno youth.
Its division chairman N. Rawisandran, who lodged the police report with the Kajang police yesterday, said every effort must be taken to prevent any untoward incident.
In JOHOR BARU, police thwarted an attempt by members of the Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) to hold an illegal gathering and distribute flyers on the upcoming Bersih 2.0 rally in Kangkar Pulai.
And, in shah alam, police confirmed that a man distributing leaflets at Shah Alam Uptown, identified as Khairul Anuar, was arrested.
