Malaysia charges five more ethnic Indians with attempted murder

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Source: AFP

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Five more ethnic Indians were charged Wednesday with the attempted murder of a policeman during last month's anti-discrimination protests, bringing the total to 31 ...

At least 3,000 people gathered at the Batu Caves temple grounds on November 24, drawing a stiff response from police who used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the crowd and made 69 arrests.

More than 8,000 people gathered the following day to protest against discrimination by Muslim Malays, who dominate the population, and the crowd again faced tear gas and water cannons ...

Construction worker R. Sativel, 23, who was charged with attempted murder, said he was not involved but was seized by police ...

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