HINDRAF to hold peaceful demonstration on Sunday
HINDRAF (Hindu Rights Action Force) will be holding a peaceful demonstration in front of the British High Commission this coming Sunday (25th November 2007). The authorities have refused to give permission for this assembly and has been deemed as "unlawful".
HINDRAF lawyers have appealed for a permit citing Article 10 of the Federal Constitution that states the right to assemble peacefully without arms.
Despite threats from the authorities and a series of roadblocks to scare away the protestors, HINDRAF claims that the assembly will still go on, with or without approval from the authorities.
HINDRAF intends to submit a petition of 100,000 signatures to Queen Elizabeth II at the British High Commission. HINDRAF also claims that the government marginalised the Indian community.
MIC President Dato' Seri S. Samy Vellu has denied the allegations.
PoliceWatchMalaysia reported:
Police Crackdown on peaceful assembly begins
We have received numerous phone calls that the police have placed roadblocks at Taman Ahmad Dato Razali, Ampang, Shah Alam, Sungai Besi, Kajang, Puchong, Bukit Raja, Bukit Tinggi, Klang, Kg Pandan, Pandan Indah, Kg Cheras Ampang, Jalan Duta – kala and her family of 4 from Rawang were denied entry into Kuala Lumpur City and Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
The Kapar post office refused to accept a courier consignment addressed to Hindraf.
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