Hisham: 21 have surrendered over Bersih 3.0

Malaysiakini – Mon, May 14, 2012

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Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said 21 individuals, including police personnel, have surrendered themselves to the police to assist investigations into Bersih 3.0 rally.

These individuals are among the 141 individuals whose mugshots have been released by the police.

However, Hishammuddin did not reveal how many of those who have surrendered are police personnel.

Several police personnel are wanted for assaulting protestors.

The numbers were revealed by Hishammuddin during a press conference in Putrajaya.

At a separate event, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said that the 141 individuals have up to tomorrow to surrender.

"We don't need an arrest warrant. (Arrests for) rioting does not require a warrant," he said.

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