What specific offences are the 20 arrested protesters investigated for?

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The specific offences for which 20 arrested protesters are being investigated remain unclear.

Lawyer Michelle Yesudas confirmed the arrest of 20 individuals who participated in a rally against the Goods and Service Tax (GST). However, at the time of confirmation, it was uncertain what specific offences these 20 individuals were being investigated for. The arrests were made and all individuals were brought to the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters.
Uncertainty Surrounding Charges

The precise legal basis for the arrests has not been definitively stated. While lawyer Latheefa Koya questioned the police's alleged use of Section 143 of the Penal Code, which deals with unlawful assemblies, activist Mandeep Singh was informed by a police inspector that the investigation might involve this section. However, the inspector could not provide a clear reason when asked, indicating that further instructions were pending from higher authorities.
Police Claims Regarding Rally Control

In a statement on their official Facebook account, the police asserted that the anti-GST rally was not fully under control. They cited alleged incidents of vandalism and the throwing of smoke bombs by protesters as reasons for their claim. These assertions were made to provide context for their actions and observations during the event.
Peaceful Assembly Act Considerations

The police also stated that protesters had brought children to the rally. This action is cited as an offence under the provisions of the Peaceful Assembly Act. The inclusion of children in such gatherings is a point of concern raised by the authorities in their assessment of the rally's conduct.

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