Teoh El Sen | July 13, 2011
Free Malaysia Today
There were special police teams who were already targeting those leaders behind the rally, such as Bersih chairman S Ambiga, says a policeman.
EXCLUSIVE
KUALA LUMPUR: The police force has been denying the use of violence during the Bersih 2.0 march on July 9. But among them is one lone voice who condemned the use of violence on the protesters.
A brave policeman said the use of excessive force when arresting Bersih 2.0 marchers was uncalled for and wrong.
The policeman who was in charge of making arrest spoke to FMT on condition of anonymity.
“Those policemen who hit the people are in the wrong. They can actually be charged… Even if you want to say you were forced to do it, that you were attacked first, it should not reach such a stage as what we’re seeing in the video footages.”
“Usually when we make arrests, the most we do if the person struggles and fights back is to make him lie down and use our knees to stop him. Not continue to beat or kick him, even after you handcuff him. That is wrong.” Continue reading “Cop: Use of excessive force was wrong”