Anwar was being arrested for sodomy allegation around 1pm.
In fact, Anwar already given assurance to show up at the police headquraters at 2pm. Police said they arrested Anwar as they feared he would not show up. They claimed that Anwar supposed to have gone directly to police headquarters immediately after giving his statement to the ACA (Anti-Corruption Agency) in Putrajaya. However, ANwar changed his was heading back to his house in Bukit Segambut.
Honestly, I was shocked with this action by the police. Why they could not arrest Anwar after 2pm ? It's understandable that the police feared Anwar would not show up on time. However, numbers of cops had been positioned around Anwar's house, are they still worry that Anwar is going to escape?
Furthermore, I strongly agreed that the action was 'highly provocative and shocking' as described by DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang. The action will undoubtfully increase political tensions. On Monday (14 July), Police locked down Parliament with roadblocks and massive security to prevent an anticipated rally by supporters of opposition parties. That action had angered the public as they were the group who directly suffered. The inappropriate arrest of Anwar will only further trigger the tensions and angers.
Police had not learnt the lesson 10 years ago. They should show more wisdoms in handling situations like this. If not, the reputation of police force will drop to a lower point.
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