Kuala Lumpur, December 6, 2007 – 31 ethnic Indians, who are alleged to have carried charges of attempt to murder of Dadi Abdul Rani, a police officer, during anti-discrimination protests held last month, have been denied bail here today by a Malaysian Session Court.

The trial of these ethnic Indians shall begin on January 14, 2008 and meanwhile they have been sent to jail and shall be presented in the court on next date of hearing. The defence shall, however, file an appeal with the High Court for seeking bail for them.

Defence lawyer G K Ganesan said, “We will try to secure bail so that they can be freed pending the trial and we will do everything possible to get them free. I am personally unhappy with the court`s decision."

Though the Sessions Court Judge Azima Omar declared that the offences committed by the accused are serious in nature and involves national security, and also said that her decision was not racial based, the Indian authorities are very much concerned about this action. 

The incident took place during a demonstration by 3,000 ethnic Indians at Batu Caves, the site of a Hindu temple near Kuala Lumpur during a mass rally in the capital. (IR Summary).

Other news factor by Zee News:
At least 80 ethnic Indians were charged for taking part in the rally that was attended by about 10,000 people of Indian origin in Malaysia on November 25 to demand equal rights. The protesters were demonstrating against discrimination by Muslim Malays, who dominate the population and control the political scene.

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters. Around 250 people were arrested and three protest organizers were charged with sedition.

This was the second time that the authorities cracked down on a demonstration critical of the government. A few thousand people defied official warnings to stay away from the planned rally in the capital called by a Hindu rights group.

The news brought great dismay to the family members, who thronged the courtroom and awaited the release of their relatives.

Meanwhile, Indian government has shown extreme concern over the issue. Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on Wednesday said that India is “concerned" about the resentment prevailing among Malaysia`s minority ethnic Indian community, and confirmed that the issue was raised with the Malaysian High Commission.

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