Report lodged over vandalised billboard

A billboard (not this one) portraying Najib and Zambry was defaced by red paint. – File pic

BATU GAJAH, Feb 12 – Four individuals lodged a police report today on the defacement with red paint of billboards portraying Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, near Taman BG Perdana Batu here on Feb 9.    

They represented the Umno Pusing division, Regrouping Area Lahat Perak

community service centre, Taman Puncak Jelapang Maju, Ipoh and Padu Batu Gajah of Taman Sri Wangsa divisions.    

The report was made about 2.30 pm at the Pusing police station. 

Confirming the report in a statement here today, Batu Gajah police chief ACP Shaharon Anuar Abdul Latif said,” The investigation will be carried out under Section 427 of the Penal Code which carries up to two years in prison or fine or both, upon conviction.”

A pair of gloves were discovered at the scene, he added. 

Meanwhile, Pusing  Umno youth chief  Mohd Khairuddin Mohd Suder said,  “We  strongly condemn this insolent act and urge the police to take action against the perpetrators.” – Bernama