GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 — Police are conducting a thorough investigation into a viral video circulating on social media alleging misconduct by police personnel while carrying out law enforcement duties at Puncak Erskine, Jalan Fettes, in Tanjung Tokong here.
Northeast District Police Chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said police detected the video yesterday following its circulation on social media, which had attracted public attention.
“A police report has been lodged by the officer involved, who denied the allegation of corruption during the inspection.
“Following this, police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident depicted in the viral video under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,” he said in a statement last night.
He said the investigation would also look into whether the police personnel involved had complied with procedures and disciplinary regulations.
He also advised the public against sharing the video or making any speculation that could affect the investigation. Witnesses, individuals involved and anyone with information about the incident are urged to assist the investigation by contacting the Northeast District Police Headquarters at 04-2181822 or the investigating officer, Insp Zahirrudin Ismail, at 014-3189026.
Earlier, several videos went viral on social media showing two police personnel from a mobile patrol unit stopping a car carrying several individuals and conducting checks on them. The person recording the video alleged that the officers had taken money from the group. — Bernama
