Special team to probe police aggression

IGP Ismail Omar says that the police also welcomes factual reports and constructive criticisms. 

(Bernama) –  The police have set up a special investigation team to study all the allegations against police aggression at the Bersih 3.0 rally.

Inspector-General of Police Ismail Omar said the special team was responsible for gathering all information and statements to assist in the investigation relating to the allegations against the police.

“Although the media is free to report matters pertaining to the demonstration and allegations against the police, they must be done in a courteous, fair and equitable manner,” he said in a statement here.

Ismail said the police appreciated reports which were factual and criticisms which were constructive.

He said irresponsible reports would only bring about negative sentiments among the multi-racial society in the country.

During last Saturday’s rally, the police were accused of using excessive force to disperse the protesters.

The peaceful rally took a violent twist when protesters breached through the barricades at Dataran Merdeka, prompting the police to fire water cannons and tear gas.