Johor police say probing claims of brutality during anti-Shiah raid
Mohd Kamarudin assured the public police will investigate the claims and take appropriate action if the policemen were found to be high-handed in assisting the religious enforcement officers. — Picture by Ben Tan
He said police will investigate the claims and take appropriate action if the policemen were found to be high-handed in their actions when assisting the religious enforcement officers. Mohd Kamarudin assured the public that the police will look into both aspects of the case as part of its investigations.
Yesterday, it was reported that JAINJ detained eight people, including four foreigners, during a raid against suspected Shiah followers at a house in Bukit Kempas.
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