Cops launch fresh probe on Lokman over ‘terrible war’ post
Bukit Aman says it is considering measures to prevent the Umno man from making provocative comments.
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal police are investigating Umno’s Lokman Adam for sedition over a Facebook post this week in which he warned of a “most terrible war” while claiming Dr Mahathir Mohamad had lost support from the majority of MPs.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Huzir Mohamed said Lokman is being investigated under Section 3(1)(b) of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for wrongful use of network facilities.
“This is very serious because his statement can provoke certain quarters,” said Huzir.
Huzir also said that Lokman is currently facing 17 investigations over various offences including provocative statements.
“There are seven investigation papers under Bukit Aman’s Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USJT) and 10 more with the other contingents.
“He has made a lot of provocative statements that could cause discord and threaten the nation’s harmony,” he added.
In the Facebook post on Oct 27, Lokman among others claimed that Mahathir during his trip to Azerbaijan had been briefed by Special Branch officers that he only had support from 48 MPs, compared to Anwar who had 113 MPs backing him.
“Mahathir would do everything in his power to make sure Anwar does not become the PM,” Lokman wrote.
Huzir said police are considering to restrict Lokman’s activities to prevent him from releasing more provocative statements.
He said Lokman could be subjected to additional rules on his bail, which include reporting to a police station once a month.
“The second way is to request a good behaviour bond from the court,” he added.
Meanwhile, Bukit Aman has also opened an investigation into user Maran Muniandy for questioning the arrest of 12 individuals accused of links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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Maran among others had claimed that authorities were biased in favour of Malay detainees accused of involvement in the IS militant group, by recommending rehabilitation for them.