Accusing the police of cruelty is unfair - IGP Abdul Hamid Bador

Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador regards the act of hurling various accusations at the police, to an extent that it has created a negative perception of the force, as that by individuals who want to be “popular”.

He said claims, such as the police are cruel for imposing stern action, including hefty compound, is inappropriate as every action by the police is in accordance with the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 in an effort to break the chain on the Covid-19 infection...