Were LTTE arrests politically motivated, according to IGP?

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The Inspector-General of Police stated that the arrests of 12 individuals in connection with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were not politically motivated.

The Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, has asserted that the arrests of 12 individuals suspected of involvement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were not influenced by political pressure, nor were they based on racial or religious grounds. These actions were taken solely due to strong evidence indicating involvement with the designated terrorist group.
Investigation Based on Substantial Evidence

The investigation into the LTTE matter had been underway since November of the preceding year. The Counter Terrorism Division (E8) of the Bukit Aman Special Branch had amassed sufficient evidence to warrant the arrests. Abdul Hamid emphasised that these arrests were not made arbitrarily, and that after the investigation's completion and the gathering of adequate proof, the Attorney-General’s office would be consulted before any further action was taken.
Legal Framework and Rights Protection

The arrests were executed under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). Despite the legal framework, assurances were given that the rights of the arrested individuals were protected. They were detained in centres equipped with closed-circuit camera surveillance, ensuring a degree of oversight during their custody.
LTTE's Status as a Terrorist Group

It is important to note that the LTTE has been officially designated as a terrorist group in Malaysia since 2014. As of the reported arrests, a total of 12 individuals, including two state assemblymen from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), were apprehended on suspicion of providing support and channelling funds to the organisation.

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