[update] 3 villagers released on police bail

Update Urgent appeal: 20th August 2008

3 villagers released on police bail


3 villagers who were arrested by the police this afternoon has been released at 9.15 pm today. They were arrested when they tried to save homes of the poor in Kampung Chupadak from being demolished by developers Sentul Murni Sdn Bhd.

The 3 released are:



1. Mohd Azim Hidayat Bin Sazali (17)
2. Mohd Firdaus Bin Rosli (18)
3. Ismail (Burmese Refugee)


We thank you for your support and urge you to continue to send protest letters to the Inspector-General of the Police and express your concerns on the abuse of powers by the police. This arrest is a form of harassment and blatant abuse of powers by the police.

Please write to:

Tan Sri Musa Hassan
Inspector-General of Police
Ibu Pejabat Polis Diraja Malaysia
Bukit Aman
50560 Kuala Lumpur .
Malaysia
Tel: 03 2262 6222
Fax: 03 2273 9602


Background

Kampung Chupadak is located in Sentul (near to Sentul Komuter Station). Around 60 families who stayed in the kampong for more than 50 years are facing threat of forced eviction. The settlers were served with the Emergency Ordinance. They were given eviction notice even before their alternative homes were completed.

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