Cops probe Perak DAP convention over CMCO violations

Cops probe Perak DAP convention over CMCO violations

State police chief says they are analysing videos and photos to identify those who didn't follow SOPs during a commotion that broke out over the election.

Police say they will identify delegates who violated Covid-19 rules during the Perak DAP convention in Ipoh last Sunday. (Sin Chew Facebook pic)
IPOH:
Police have opened an investigation into the commotion that took place at the Perak DAP convention held at the Ipoh International Convention Centre (IICC) last Sunday.

Perak police chief Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said the case was currently being investigated under Section 22A of the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2001.

“The police have summoned the convention’s organisers to get more information.

“It was found that 1,731 people were present and it was less than the maximum 4,500 capacity for the IICC hall,” he said in a statement.

Mior said police were analysing videos and photos to identify delegates who may have violated Covid-19 rules under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) during the commotion.

“The investigation paper on this case will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action.”

Last Sunday, it was reported that a commotion ensued at the Perak DAP triennial elections due to allegations of “phantom voters” being present.

The commotion occurred as soon as DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng finished officiating the convention.

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