Insult Against Hindus Indians Case Ngo Pans Nfa Decision

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The Global Human Rights Federation (GHRF) has decried the Attorney-General’s Chamber (AGC) decision to classify a case involving a group insulting Indian Malaysians and Hindus via TikTok as no further action (NFA).
GHRF president S Shashi Kumar said the NGO was informed of the matter through a letter from the police.
“We are outraged by the decision today.
“The report was lodged as it touched on the 3R (race, religion and royalty) issue and it was targeted against the Indian community and Indian mothers in Malaysia, as well as insults against Hinduism,” he said in a statement.
In August last year, several Indian NGOs and MIC lodged police reports against a group allegedly spreading hate against the Indian community and Hinduism.
Quoting sources, The Star reported that the group, fashioning itself as a Tamil rights organisation, has four to five active members and leans towards a Tamil Nadu-based politician who advocates Tamil regional autonomy and nationalism.
Members of the group were accused of using expletives against Indians and Hindus, including Tamils who identify as Indian Malaysians.
Among those implicated in the matter was pro-Palestine activist M Mythreyar.
Shashi said that in the letter received by his secretary-general S Anbalagan, the police stated that the case was probed under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The case was only referred to the deputy public prosecutor on Jan 9 and was then classified as NFA.
‘Double standards’
Lamenting the situation, Shashi claimed the response by the authorities revealed a blatant lackadaisical attitude and double standards when it comes to matters affecting non-Muslims.
The GHRF leader also dismissed assertions that there were no witnesses to support the allegations.
“We presented clear evidence, including three videos, to substantiate our claims against the perpetrators.
“The proof is undeniable, what more is needed? This not only undermines our community but also sends a dangerous message that such hateful actions can go unpunished,” he added.
Shashi pointed out that it was not the first time NGOs have faced such situations where matters concerning non-Muslims were ignored by the authorities.
“We have witnessed repeatedly how non-Muslims are treated differently, where serious offences against us are dismissed,” he added.
On Dec 17, the Court of Appeal ruled against Shashi’s application to commence private prosecution against two Muslim preachers - Muhammad Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong - who purportedly insulted non-Islamic religions and practices.
Shashi told Malaysiakini that the court cited Article 145 of the Federal Constitution to reject his application.
“They (the judge) said we cannot proceed with the private prosecution because of Article 145, because the attorney-general holds the executive power to decide whether they (the prosecution) want to proceed with a particular case or otherwise.
“Article 145(3) gives them the full power and we cannot question that," he said. - Mkini

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