A MAN who claimed to be a “Datuk Seri” allegedly beat up three members of the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) for not showing him respect.

The incident occurred yesterday morning during a celebration at a temple in Ampang, The Star reported.

The three Rela men were there to monitor traffic and had told the Datuk Seri that his car was blocking a road near the temple, to which he then allegedly accused them of not respecting him, causing the altercation.

The injured are Ranbo Lee, 27, Jackie Leong, 21, and Melvin Cheong.

Lee suffered several bruises and a swollen left eye while Leong was kicked in the body and Cheong was hit on the back of his head.

Rela honourary deputy commissioner Michael Chong said the altercation was captured on CCTV and a police report has been lodged.

Chong, who is also MCA Public Service and Complaints Department chairman, said the incident was an insult to Rela’s uniform.

Ampang Jaya Deputy OCPD Supt Mohd Zaid Hassan confirmed that a report was made but there were no arrests yet. – October 28, 2017.