Cops Probe Procession Using Helicopter Horses In Ipoh

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Police have started investigating a procession involving a helicopter and individuals on horses that was held in Ipoh town yesterday, believed to be for the final journey of an owner of the oldest Indian traditional costume shop in the Perak capital.
State police chief Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said a police report had been lodged and investigations were carried out to determine if there was any breach of regulations, including whether a permit had been obtained by the organiser.
“A procession or parade is not allowed according to the standard operating procedures set by the National Security Council, especially for a funeral procession.
"The police will also check whether they obtained permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) for the use of the helicopter," he told a press conference at the launch of the Perak Police Contingent's Special Crime Prevention Operation which ended at about 3am today.
He said appropriate action will be taken based on the report received by the police on the incident.
Several clips of the procession had also gone viral on social media. The videos showed the helicopter flying low and scattering flower petals as it accompanied the procession of a few individuals on horses for the deceased. 
On the operation, Mior said it was held following public complaints over the occurrence of criminal cases in residential and business areas.
He said roadblocks would also be mounted, as well as crime prevention patrols and checks at entertainment outlets, restaurants and other business premises to ensure compliance with stipulated standard operating procedures.
- Bernama 

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