Deputy IGP: Suhakam’s claims put cops in a bad light

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has rapped the Human Rights Commis­sion of Malaysia (Suha­kam) for alleging that its Special Branch department was involved in the disappearances of activist Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh.

Acting Deputy Inspector-General of Police Comm Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador (pic) said the commission’s action in revealing the inqu­iry’s conclusion had badly impacted the police.“As the current Bukit Aman Special Branch director, I am very affected by Suhakam’s allegations which implicated the department for (committing) actions that were clearly against the law.