07/12: Police say Hindraf seeking help, support from terrorist groups

Posted By: The Sun


KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 6, 2007): Police intelligence reports have revealed that the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is seeking assistance and support from terrorist groups to realise their goals.

Secretary of the police force SAC II Azian Yahya said in a statement today Hindraf was also hoodwinking the public to contribute to a fund to finance their activities.

He said police had carried out survelliances on the unregistered group comprising five lawyers and a senior executive of a private company since late July.

He said the findings showed that the group had incited racial sentiments among Malaysian Indians through the distribution of publications, the internet, SMSes and other forums which led to hatred and retaliation against the government.

Azian said the group's actions could trigger a racial clash in the country.

He said the group was also planning to use gangsters to obstruct the authorities who bulldoze illegally erected temples but the latest information police received was Hindraf's alleged link to terrorist groups.

He added that Hindraf had fleeced Indians who turned up at their illegal rally on Nov 25 when they did not hand over a petition to the British High Commission although they were given the opportunity to do so by the police.

"This shows that their real intention was to trigger chaos in the city.They also twisted the facts and blamed the police for acting brutally on their supporters."

He said such a situation was worrying for a multi-racial nation and police view the group's activities very seriously and will not hesitate to take action.

"I advice the public not to be influenced by malicious rumours spread through the internet and SMSes by irresponsible parties as it can worsen the situation.

Anyone spreading such rumours can be be held under the Internal Security Act (ISA) or they may face imprisonment up to three years and a fine of RM10,000."