Police (back)biting
By Tian Chua
This young man who claimed to be a police alleged that I bit him on his arm.
Later I discovered in video record that he actually hit my head while I was forcefully taken by the police. It is most ridiculous that I could be accused of assaulting anyone under that circumstances.
I am amazed that the BN propaganda machine could spin such a incredible story to defame me. The NST (Dec 12) not only reported this unverified story and it even carried the issue of biting on the headline in the front page.
I have no hatred towards ordinary policemen and women. Despite many unhappy incidents, I hold no grudges against the police force. In fact, I deeply sympathize with the predications faced by my fellow-citizens in uniform.
The mass arrest at the Parliament on December 11 last week was shameful for all rational thinking Malaysians. Razak Ismail and I who arrived at the entrance of the Parliament at about 10:30hr were the first to be arrested. Our arrest had been recorded on video by many people. Two versions of the arrest have been posted online:
1. Video posted by Suara Keadilan TV:
2. Video by an independent person “sophiemiller”:
From the two videos, it is clear that the police officers had used excessive force.
Anyone who watches the video would be rather puzzled: how on earth that Tian Chua could bite the arm of the policeman?
The video showed I was also totally incapacitated by 6-7 men. I was myself surprised that I was able to withstand the brute force.
I am sad to see police were used by politicians in this manner. I believe no members of the police force like to be exploited as a tool to protect the ruling elite. I am sure a majority of them want change too.
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