Teoh Beng Hock group to bill home minister for injuries after fracas

The Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) has demanded that Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail compensate its members who were manhandled during an altercation at the Parliament gate today.

The group’s chairperson, Ng Yap Hwa, stated that the compensation sought was for medical treatments and damage to a necklace worn by one of the participants.

“One of the female organising committee’s clothes collar was grabbed by the police, and despite being choked, they did not let her go for a long time.

“This caused her necklace to break and left marks on her neck,” Ng elaborated.

The incident began after the police intercepted the group led by Beng Hock’s sister, Lee Lan, with a human barrier formed 100m from the gates at about 10am.

The group was concluding their justice walk in memory of Beng Hock, who tragically died while under MACC custody on July 16, 2009.

Ng further claimed that several members were pushed and fell during the altercation. While condemning the police violence, he is not ruling out the possibility of taking legal action.

“It is to our surprise that a government led by reformists beginning their struggle in the streets is condoning violence against peaceful rally participants today, violating their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and right to property,” he said.

He also called for public support for the Beng Hock movement, inviting participation in a memorial event for all custodial death victims on July 16.

“Please join us at the riverside memorial at 6pm near the Bar Council office and later at the Teoh Beng Hock memorial night at 8pm at the KL and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall,” he urged.

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