Wednesday March 13, 2013
Lahad Datu: Man in torture video not a member of Malaysian security forces
PETALING JAYA: The video which shows a man being tortured is not that of a member of the Malaysian security forces in Lahad Datu, police said.
The video, which has gone viral in social media websites and YouTube, showed a man’s fingers being cut and later beheaded supposedly involving a Malaysian security forces man in Lahad Datu.
However, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has quashed the validity of the video, saying the man in the video was not a member of the Malaysian security forces.
“We discovered the video actually depicted a man from a foreign country. The incident occurred overseas.
“The man in the video is definitely not one of our security forces personnel,” he said when contacted yesterday.
Based on the uniform as well as the terrain depicted in the video, Khalid said it was not in Lahad Datu or anywhere else in Malaysia.
“Furthermore, the man in the video was not wearing a Malaysian security forces uniform.
“We hope the public will not be influenced by this video,” he said.
He added that the police have already formed a task force to track down those responsible.
“We will take action against those responsible (for spreading the video).
“Such graphic footage can cause panic and affect the morale of security personnel,” he said.
Khalid also advised the public, especially netizens, not to spread rumours or unconfirmed reports concerning Ops Daulat.
“We will release verified reports on Ops Daulat through press conferences and even on the police Facebook and Twitter pages,” he said.
“Rumours will only lead to trouble for everyone,” he added.
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Published: Monday March 4, 2013 MYT 6:29:00 PM
Updated: Monday March 4, 2013 MYT 6:33:13 PM
Fallen cop wanted to join police since young
SERIAN: ASP Michael Padel (pix), killed in an ambush in Semporna on Saturday, was a hyperactive child and wanted to join the police force since young.
His mother, Elizabeth Inat Rau, 62, said Michael who loved a challenge quit a health inspector's course after his application to join the police force was accepted.
"Michael inherited the warrior's blood from his father, Padel Sano who was a soldier (died in 1983).
“I received the sad news at 7pm on Sunday and am still reeling in shock," she told Bernama on Monday.
Elizabeth said the last time she met Michael was on Gawai Day 2012.
Michael, 36, was the youngest child and the only boy in the family.
Eldest sister, Vivian, 42, said although she understood the nature of Michael's job, she was saddened that he was killed in an incident.
Michael who served with the police force for over 10 years in Kota Kinabalu, Kunak and Semporna, leaves wife, Jabah Mingku, 35, and son, Macluie, 11.
Michael eldest sister, Vivian,(centre) being consoled by relatives while mother Elizabeth Inat (right), holds Michale's portrait at their village home in Kampung Tebakang.
His uncle, Bincent Najuh Rimo, 68, said Michael had showed interest in joining a uniformed outfit since childhood.
"I was a soldier then. I still remember Michael telling me he wanted to wear the green uniform just like mine," he said.
His kampung friends, Moses Bijai, 35, and Ah Cho, 43, said Michael's death is a big loss not only to his family, but also the Kampung Bidayuh Tebakang community.
"Michael was close to the villagers and always organise activities for them.
During Gawai Day last year, he set up barbecue, karaoke, live band, rafting and invited villagers of all races and religions to join,” he said - Bernama
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Berikut adalah senarai nama pegawai dan anggota Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) yang terkorban dalam insiden serangan membabitkan kumpulan bersenjata rakyat asing di Lahad Datu pada Jumaat dan Semporna, Sabtu lepas.
Lahad Datu :
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1. Sjn Sabarudin Daud, 46, dari Kem Ulu Kinta, Perak
2. ASP Zulkifli Mamat, 29, dari Kem Ulu Kinta, Perak
Semporna :
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1. Supt Ibrahim Lebar, 52, dari Cawangan Khas Bukit Aman
2. L/Kpl Mohd Azrul Tukiran, 27, dari Batalion 14 Pasukan Gerakan Am, Tawau
3. Sjn Abdul Azis Sakirun, 48, dari Batalion 14 Pasukan Gerakan Am, Tawau
4. Kpl Salam Togiran, 42, dari Cawangan Pengangkutan Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Tawau.
5. ASP Michael Padel, 36, Ketua Cawangan Khas Polis Daerah Semporna
6. Sjn Baharin Hamid, 49, dari Kontinjen Cawangan Khas Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen, Sabah.
- Bernama
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