Police probe effigy resembling PM brought to Pas-led rally
Acting city police chief Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the case is being investigated by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USTJ) of Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department. He said the investigation is being conducted under Section 41 of the Sedition Act, Section 504 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"As we said earlier, if there are any offences committed under any Act, we will take appropriate action.
"Police received four reports in connection with the rally. One case, involving the effigy resembling the Prime Minister, is being handled by USTJ, while the remaining three reports have been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia as they involve the use of drones," he told a press conference today.
He said drones were not permitted to be flown during the rally. Meanwhile, he confirmed that police have not received any reports regarding alleged distribution of extremist leaflets during the gathering.
"As of now, no reports have been received. If any are lodged, we will investigate," he said. Last Saturday, police reported that about 18,000 people attended the rally at Dataran Merdeka, which proceeded peacefully.
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