MCO violation: Action to be taken against police officer who whipped teens

KOTA KINABALU: Disciplinary action will be taken against the police officer, who was videotaped whipping people caught for defying the movement control order (MCO) in Kunak district, say Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Zaini Jass.

Comm Zaini said although the officer had no intention of hurting the teenagers, his action was not in line with the standard operating procedure and could negatively affect the image of the police force.