Police to take stern action over viral video on arrest of Orang Asli
Published on: Friday, December 02, 2016
Kota Baru: Kelantan police will take stern action against those who exploited the issue of the arrest of Orang Asli at the Balah Permanent Forest Reserve (HSK), Gua Musang.State police chief, Datuk Dr Ab Rahman Ismail said they were monitoring several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) believed to be the mastermind in exploiting the Orang Asli community to erect barriers at the logging track in the forest."We are aware that there are people who have made viral on social media, the arrest of the Orang Asli in the operation, giving a negative impression that police had conspired with the state Forestry Department when we were only assisting the department."
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He told this to reporters after receiving a courtesy visit from Narathiwat deputy police chief, Commander Ratbovorn Bumrungros at his office in the state police headquarters, here.Forty-seven Orang Asli who put up blockades at Simpang Petei and the entry route to Pos Bihai were detained by police after refusing to move from the barricaded area during the operation conducted by the state Forestry Department.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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