Eviction turns bloody: Police chief injured in Kg Sg Baru clash

Dang Wangi district police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman has sustained injuries to his head during an eviction operation against defiant Kampung Sungai Baru residents in Kuala Lumpur.

The police officer is understood to have been hurt when chaos broke out after several disgruntled residents attempted to force their way into the area.

Images of Sulizmie following the altercation showed him with blood streaking down his face from an apparent head wound.

The operation, which also involved the cutting of electricity supply, began early this morning and was led by court bailiffs in cooperation with several related agencies.

There was a heavy police presence, restricting access to the affected homes to those with security passes only.

Objects hurled

When riot police blocked the disgruntled residents, they resorted to hurling objects, including stones, at the authorities. Sulizmie is believed to have been struck by one of the projectiles.

Police then issued a stern warning to the residents to disperse, which they eventually complied with.

Sulizmie was later brought to the hospital for treatment.

Today’s eviction is the authorities’ second attempt since July to oust 14 residents in the enclave, which is adjacent to Kampung Baru.

The eviction, which is being carried out via court order, is to facilitate KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd’s redevelopment of the area.

The majority of residents have moved out after accepting a buyout deal from the company.

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