Police to apply for remand order on 21 temple attack suspects

Noel Achariam Noel Achariam Updated 7 years ago · Published on 27 Nov 2018 11:05AM · 6 Comments

Selangor police chief Mazlan Mansor says 19 people were arrested yesterday and another two this morning, in connection with yesterday's attack on the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, November 27, 2018.

POLICE have rounded up 21 suspects allegedly involved in the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple attack early yesterday, which has sparked unease among Malaysians.

Selangor police chief Mazlan Mansor said 19 people were arrested yesterday and the another two this morning.

“The two were arrested in the vicinity of the temple. We also found a parang in a car,” he said at a press conference in Shah Alam.  

He said the suspects are being investigated for rioting with weapons and police will apply for a remand order to facilitate their investigation.

Following the attack, which took place in the early hours, thousands thronged the temple last night in a show of support for the temple committee, which is in a legal wrangle with developer One City Development Sdn Bhd.

This morning, a group of men vandalised the MCT Tower in Subang Jaya, Selangor, where the One City Development office is located.  

Mazlan said they are also in the midst of identifying the suspects involved in the vandalism at MCT Tower.

“We are identifying them and they will be arrested. We are also hoping for the public to come forward with any information.”

When ask if police have any lead on the mastermind, Mazlan said they will release the information soon. 

To date, 23 cars have been torched at the temple, he said. 

“We will be removing all the vehicles soon so that they don’t cause any traffic congestion.”

Mazlan also warned the public not to make any unfounded statement. 

The situation at the temple is under control, he added. – November 27, 2018.

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  • Why is our PDRM always good at after effect containment but nevr pro active in prevention. With all info and sophicasted tools and equipment why was it never in place. ????? Beats me.111

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

    • Biasa lah itu Bro, mana ada PDRM?

      Posted 7 years ago by Jacob Chang · Reply

  • Why did the police initially lie that the fight was between 2 Indian groups when it was clear that the assailants were Malays?

    Posted 7 years ago by Zamorin 5 · Reply

    • It was to prevent further discord among the races involved so matters won't get out of hand all over the country?..

      Posted 7 years ago by MELVILLE JAYATHISSA · Reply

  • PDRM Make sure u are TRANSPARENT n HONEST like AMAR SINGH

    Posted 7 years ago by Tharan Singh · Reply

  • DONT MALAY TRY TO COVER UP MALAY

    Posted 7 years ago by Tharan Singh · Reply