‘Don’t fall for mosque incidents’

Deputy IGP advises public not to be duped by provocative action of mischief-makers
Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 21:48
by Aizat Sharif

SUNGAI BULOH: Don't be duped by the provocative acts of those behind the dumping of pig body parts at two mosques in Rawang and Sentul over the last two days, says Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Datuk Seri Khalid Abu Bakar.

“We urge the public to not be easily duped by quarters intent on creating racial tension. Two investigation papers have been opened, and we are investigating to identify the responsible person and the motive behind the incident.”

On Monday, a roasted pig head was placed at the entrance of a staircase leading to the Nur Iman mosque in Batu 18, Jalan Ipoh, Rawang. It was discovered by a mosque committee member when he went there at 5.15am for dawn prayers.

Yesterday morning, body parts of a pig, including its head and legs, were found at the compound of the Masjid Al-Hidayah in Sentul by a committee member as he was about to open the front gate of the mosque for dawn prayers.

Khalid said this kind of incident may extend to other places of worship like churches or temples.

“This action must stop as it does not achieve anything, but will only create disunity among the public.”

He said there was no need for a special task force to investigate both cases. “We are still capable of investigating the incidents and I think there is no need for that (a task force) for now.”

Khalid has also advised caretakers of religious premises to install CCTVs or hire security guards to monitor suspicious movements or activities.

“Preventive measures by committee members of places of worship like employing security guards are good and advisable, and we don’t have any problem with that.”

On Selangor government’s RM10,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the capture of the culprits responsible for first pig dumping case in Rawang, Khalid has lauded the move, but said the public’s cooperation and information were more important.

“We urge members of the public who have information on these incidents to come forward.”

Deputy Finance Minister Donald Lim Siang Chai has also offered a RM10,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the capture of those responsible.