Suhakam to probe complaints of cops intimidating families of LTTE-linked suspects

Faisal AsyrafPublished: Nov 25, 2019 10:08 AM | Updated: Nov 25, 2019 10:24 AM

Suhakam is launching an investigation into claims that the police’s Special Branch officers have allegedly threatened and intimidated the families of three LTTE-linked suspects.

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