A Kugan's case had so far stuck in the mind of the people as more of police brutalities than the reason's of him being caught after a car chase. The role played by the MPs has not helped to clear the matter either.
I have a feeling that the case is being politised more than the case for human right. I published here a letter to The Star which highlights the worries of people on the street, being pawns in the political games. Samy Vellu's assertion to protect his men before even the law has cleared the cloud is no help. Certainly, as a member of public, I would wish to be protected by the police, and not by any gang of criminals.
It is the duty of the police to protect the public, though no one should condone brutalities in the name of law. If policemen got excited and exceed their bounds in doing their job, then let the process of the law take its course. Similarly, no politician should condone law breakers though the people involved could be their strong supporters. And no criminal should be wearing the hat of MPs.
Law is law, and let the public feel safe living in beloved Malaysia.
The letter to The Star:
Thursday January 29, 2009
Kugan’s case exploited
CAR theft suspect A. Kugan’s case has been exploited by politicians from both the Opposition and Government alike.
Instead of pacifying the public until the result of the investigation is known, these people agitate the public, resulting in it turning into a racial issue.
The police have never denied the assault on the deceased, and have repeatedly given assurances that an investigation would be conducted, and without any cover-up.
The incident at the Serdang Hospital mortuary, where the body was with unauthorised persons for about two hours, was against ethics. These unauthorised persons have used it as a reason to claim police brutality and that the police wanted to cover up the matter.
The police themselves do not encourage its members to use inhumane methods to obtain information from suspects. And knowing how violent perpetrators can treat their victims, it sometimes gets on the emotions of the officers.
Bear in mind that in this case the deceased was arrested after a car chase, where the car involved was reported as robbed from its owner.
Investigations led to the recovery of 15 cars. Thus it must not be ignored that Kugan is a perpetrator of crime.
However, we understand that the police must acknowledge the rights of suspects even though there is ample evidence to show involvement in crime.
But this has been overshadowed by the death of the suspect, and he is now regarded as a hero by those with an agenda of their own.
It seems criminals now have more rights than law-abiding citizens. No one is highlighting the rights of law-abiding citizens who are victims of crimes.
No wonder criminals are now so bold, and their heinous activities are being protected by people who claim respect for human rights.
Some politicians investigated and charged for committing criminal offences have also claimed political conspiracy to cover up their crime.
Nobody cares if a police officer is shot or stabbed by criminals. No one is going to care for him or defend him.
If crime is on the increase. blame the police. If detainees die in custody, blame the police. If they break the law to demonstrate, blame the police, as they claim the police started the violence.
It seems criminals have the right to commit crime and be protected. As for the police, weaken them, tie their hands by reducing their powers.
I dread the day when the police will get fed up and just do their duty without making an extra effort to solve crime or even arrest the perpetrator for fear of the “privileges” accorded to the suspect.
CONCERNED CITIZEN,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
from: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/1/29/focus/3140074&sec=focus
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