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Ragunath says those arrested tend to be B40 Indians, not gang warlords.

Applicants seek aggressors' names for lawsuit, claim some beaten till passed out.

Govt also reviewing section keeping Sosma detainees in prison during trial.

Groups say Anwar should not leave the matter to his ministers.

Any form of peaceful dialogue with govt must be encouraged, not stifled.

Prem Sri hopes for a fair investigation into abuse claims.

National security shouldn't be used as justification to diminish individual rights.

Lawyer says all his 15 clients have given oral statements.

There should be no delays to the review process.

UPDATED 5.27PM | PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin says this would prevent detainees from waiting too long.

Home minister says it will focus on defining bailable, non-bailable offences.

Rights group says clear timeline needed in tabling amendments in Parliament.

Fahmi says cabinet has agreed in principle that the law needs improvement.

However, minister says police will continue probing the matter.

He reminds Harapan leaders of their past opposition to law.

Family's lawyer urges authorities to shed light on what transpired.

Home Ministry must take responsibility and be accountable.

Police will call up those involved for statements.

NGO criticises govt over its reluctance to amend, repeal Sosma.

UPDATED 1.18PM | They demand to visit and check on their loved ones.

These include lack of medical treatment, constant delays in trial.

Rights body says the Criminal Procedure Code is sufficient.

PARLIAMENT | Group being probed for organised crime, he says.

No need to go overboard with the offenders.