Organised by Hindraf, About 50,000 protesters demonstrated under
the shadows of Kuala Lumpurs iconic Twin Towers after their
efforts to petition the British High Commission was thwarted by the
police with tear gas and chemical-laced water cannon. 400
protesters have been arrested.
The police have already begun firing tear gas and chemical-laced
water to disperse crowds in three areas in KL - Jalan Ampang, KLCC
and Batu Caves.
Malaysian Indian community upset with Police, accused of unprovoked
attacks
At times, the crowd would run helter-skelter at each 'water canon
charge', only to defiantly claim back their original positions,
chanting "We want justice!" in both Tamil and English.
After six hours of confrontations in the streets of KL today, the
police eventually allowed Hindraf to submit the petition but the
offer was rejected.
The Malaysian Indians feels neglected and marginalised.
MIC president S Samy Vellu today appealed to the minority Indian
Malaysians to work within the system instead of taking to the
streets to highlight their grouses.
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