Malaysian authorities are working with Thai police to locate preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri, who face charges including sedition and mischief

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is collaborating with Thai authorities to track down independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri. Both individuals are believed to have fled to Thailand after leaving Malaysia legally.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director M. Kumar confirmed the joint operation. He stated that police are actively working to bring both men back to face charges in Malaysian courts.

“Checks found that both of them left the country legally for Thailand, and PDRM is using the legal provisions available to bring them back to be charged in court,” Kumar said.

Investigations into Zamri stem from remarks he made at a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 7. The Attorney General’s Chambers has instructed for charges to be filed under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for statements likely to cause public mischief.

A separate probe into Zamri for remarks deemed insulting to the Indian community has been referred to the Penang prosecution office. Charges are to be framed under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.

Meanwhile, the investigation into activist Tamim Dahri involves an alleged incident in Langkawi, Kedah. He is accused of damaging a sacred Hindu symbol, known as a soolam, at a former temple site.

The investigation paper for this case has been referred to the Kedah prosecution office. Authorities have been instructed to press charges under Section 295 of the Penal Code.

 The Sun Malaysia