How does this case compare to the release of other officers linked to the gang?

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Senior Police Officer Linked to Nicky Gang Released on Bail, Similar to Another Officer's Case

A senior police officer, Assistant Superintendent Baldev Singh Gurdial Singh, who was detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) for alleged connections to the Nicky Gang, has been released on police bail. This development mirrors the earlier release of another police officer, Assistant Superintendent Rahmat Fitri Abdullah, who was also detained under Sosma in relation to the same organised crime group. Both officers had filed applications for writs of habeas corpus challenging their detentions.
ASP Baldev Singh's Habeas Corpus Application and Release

ASP Baldev Singh Gurdial Singh, aged 36, was detained on April 26 for investigation under Section 130V of the Penal Code, which pertains to being a member of an organised criminal group, read in conjunction with Sosma. He subsequently filed a habeas corpus application on April 30, asserting that his detention was illegal and outside the scope of the relevant provisions. Following his release on police bail, his legal representative, Gobind Singh Deo, indicated that Baldev Singh would withdraw this application. The High Court has scheduled May 11 for the case management concerning the withdrawal.
Parallel Case of ASP Rahmat Fitri Abdullah

The situation for ASP Baldev Singh is similar to that of ASP Rahmat Fitri Abdullah, who was also detained under Sosma for alleged links to the Nicky Gang. Reports indicate that ASP Rahmat Fitri Abdullah was released on bail three days prior to the news of Baldev Singh's release. Upon his release, ASP Rahmat Fitri Abdullah withdrew his habeas corpus application, leading the court to quash it as it was deemed academic.
Broader Context of Nicky Gang Investigations

The detentions and subsequent releases of these police officers occur within the ongoing investigation into the Nicky Gang. On April 9, fourteen individuals, including two younger brothers of the fugitive businessman Nicky Liow Soon Hee, were charged in court for their alleged involvement with the gang. Nicky Liow Soon Hee, the 33-year-old founder of Winner Dynasty Group, remains a fugitive after authorities arrested 68 members of his organisation during "Op Pelican 3.0" between March 20 and 28.

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