Bangladeshi arrested over racist remarks on Deepavali
Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay showing pictures of the Bangladeshi arrested for allegedly posting a Tik-Tok video critical of Deepavali. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a Bangladeshi man believed to have made racist remarks on social media that could threaten public order and peace.
Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the 29-year-old suspect was arrested at Jalan Bakri in Muar on Friday.
“On Nov 5, a video was posted on social media about the suspect’s statement related to Hinduism, Muslims and the Deepavali festival which could threaten public peace,” he told a press conference yesterday.
Ayob Khan said the investigation also found that the suspect’s work permit had expired and he had overstayed in the country.
He said the man had been remanded for 14 days for further investigation under Section 505 of the Penal Code, Section 233 the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 and Section 15 (1) (c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a Bangladeshi man believed to have made racist remarks on social media that could threaten public order and peace.
Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the 29-year-old suspect was arrested at Jalan Bakri in Muar on Friday.
“On Nov 5, a video was posted on social media about the suspect’s statement related to Hinduism, Muslims and the Deepavali festival which could threaten public peace,” he told a press conference yesterday.
Ayob Khan said the investigation also found that the suspect’s work permit had expired and he had overstayed in the country.
He said the man had been remanded for 14 days for further investigation under Section 505 of the Penal Code, Section 233 the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 and Section 15 (1) (c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
What happened to people who claim they are "Humane" ?
ReplyDeleteThat's a start. Unfirtunately, it is because this Bangla is a nobody.
ReplyDeletePerhaps Zakir Naik would be hauled up despite he (Naik) being Mahathir blue eyed boy?