Terror Charge: Ethnic Indian sues Malaysian Govt

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Posted online: Friday , January 04, 2008 at 12:00:00
Updated: Friday , January 04, 2008 at 05:27:52

Kuala Lumpur, January 4: An ethnic Indian leader, detained by Malaysia for leading a massive anti-government protest, filed a USD 30.5 million defamation suit against the state and its two high-ranking officers for allegedly linking him with terrorist groups.

Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leader P Uthayakumar, who is currently in detention under the draconian Internal Security Act (ISA), said allegations by Police Chief Tan Sri Musa Hassan and Attorney General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail that he had terrorist links were ‘fabricated and politically motivated’.

Uthayakumar and four other ethnic Indian leaders are being held at the Kamunting centre since December 13 under ISA, which allows detention without trial, for leading a massive street protest against the alleged marginalisation of the community.

The government claimed that they were a threat to national security.

Uthayakumar said the officials made the allegations more than 10 days after the Nov 25 protest in 2007 that was organised by Hindraf and alleged that it as an attempt to destroy his credibility and reputation.

He filed a writ of summons and a statement of claim through his lawyers M Manogar and N Surendran at the High Court civil registry in the presence of Uthayakumar's fiancee,

Indra Devi, 37, and his supporters, the Malaysian Star reported.

The latest offensive by Hindraf came despite government's efforts to seek rapprochement with community leaders.

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Comments - 6

Malaysian current regime by shanti on 06 Jan 2008

Hi,I held high respect for Malayasia all my life butam horrified how wrong I was.Don't close your eyes the 'World' wach what statements the Govt.is making and decide your self.Don't believe their lies and watch the way they spin the truth.There is bully element showing the horrible sideof selfish religious side.It's nothing to do withreligion but every thing to do with their owninsecurities of the people in power.

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Do not trust and give-in Malaysian Islamic regime by KMR Overseas on 04 Jan 2008

Keep-up the pressure at the International level. Motive of Badawi or Police Chief Musa Hassan or Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail are not different than that of radical Islamists.

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time to call their bluff by mohan on 04 Jan 2008

Go for it Uthaya!It is time to take the fight to this cruel regime and call their bluff.So far they have had it all their way.Their tactics of solitary confinment,intimidation and outright torture had sapped the will of most detainees to oppose injustice.Our prayers are with you in your brave crusade.

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terror charge by trsubramanian on 04 Jan 2008

it seems mal.govt.still wants to continue th barbaric laws to harass the indians there.

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Rights of Hindus have to protected by Seema on 04 Jan 2008

Anything and everything should be done to secure and protect the temples and the worshipers. Akshardham is India's crown, a guiness record, and holds the religious significance for millions of Hindus and Indians. Any terrorist attack should be prevented.Religious freedom and properties of Hindus should be protected at any cost incl. Shri Ram Setu.

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great job by ravi on 04 Jan 2008

Great job done by Uthaya

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