IGP should stop inferring Pua's guilt while probe ongoing - MP

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain should refrain from making comments inferring guilt on Tony Pua’s part when investigations into his case haven’t even concluded, a DAP lawmaker said.

Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh cited Razarudin’s statement yesterday that urged the public not to speculate on Pua’s case, as the matter is still under investigation.

“But at the same time, (Razarudin) concluded that Pua’s remarks were seditious.

“If the IGP has already concluded yesterday that Pua’s statement is seditious in nature, why is there a need to ask him to present himself at Bukit Aman today to assist in investigations?

“It seems that the IGP has already found Pua guilty without affording him the right to a proper and fair investigation,” said Ramkarpal.

Pua had courted criticisms and multiple police reports over his Facebook status made in an apparent reference to the Pardons Board’s decision to halve Najib Abdul Razak’s prison sentence, as well as to significantly reduce the RM210 million fine.

“Remarks like these from the nation’s top cop do not inspire confidence in the impartiality of the investigation process.

“The IGP should do his job professionally and not be seen to influence the investigation process,” said Ramkarpal.

Facebook posts under scrutiny

Razarudin yesterday said Pua’s remarks were seditious for criticising the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s power to give pardon and inciting others to hate the royal institution.

According to the IGP’s statement, the subjects of investigation include a series of Facebook statuses uploaded by Pua from last week.

While several politicians and civil society movements have voiced displeasure at seeing Najib’s punishment being reduced, some others especially from Umno were also dissatisfied as they believe Najib should have been given a full pardon.

Najib himself had also expressed his disappointment over the board’s decision, which was reached when it was being chaired by the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.

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