Zamri released early from custody, says Bersatu man

Zamri released early from custody, says Bersatu man

PETALING JAYA: Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth has reportedly been released from custody in Kangar hours after a two-day remand order was obtained against him this morning.

Bersatu politician Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, said “mass public pressure” had led to Zamri’s release just before Friday prayers today.

FMT has sought confirmation from the police.

Zamri was arrested in Perlis yesterday and was brought to the Kangar magistrates’ court this morning for a remand hearing.

A two-day remand order was granted for Zamri to be held in custody to assist in the investigation into an allegedly seditious Facebook post he made concerning the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple in Kuala Lumpur.

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Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said yesterday the case was being investigated under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act for tarnishing the reputation of the Hindu faith through his Facebook post.

The temple had been at the centre of a controversy after it was revealed that the temple was to be relocated as the land was bought by a textile company which planned to build a mosque there. On Tuesday, it was announced that the temple committee had agreed to move 50m away to a 4,000 sq ft site.

Zamri had previously been investigated for a remark about Hindu worshippers performing the kavadi ritual while appearing to be possessed or drunk. Nearly 900 police reports were lodged against him. The investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.