Speaking to reporters in front of the police headquarters later, Arun Dorasamy said he was exercising his constitutional right to speak about the lack of law enforcement and call for peaceful assembly.

“If the law enforcement officers fail to take appropriate action, we have the right to protest.

“That is my right as enshrined in the constitution and in accordance with the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. That is not seditious,” he said.

Arun said he did not regret making the video, which was intended to show the frustration of the Hindus.

He said he would file a civil suit against Zamri over his statement mocking the Hindu kavadi ritual by the end of this month and request an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong over the matter.

Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said a total of 894 reports had been lodged against the preacher for allegedly insulting Hindus.

He said police are waiting for instructions from the Attorney-General’s Chambers after submitting Zamri’s statement and investigation paper.

In a Facebook post, Zamri said Hindu worshippers performing the kavadi ritual said “Vel, Vel” while appearing to be possessed or drunk.

His remarks followed a controversy surrounding three Era FM radio hosts who were widely criticised for mocking the ritual.