Another Death In Police Custody?

The last case was Kugan, and now it is Adi Anwar Mansor. Adi is reported to have drunk paint thinner and was also found with injuries apparently suffered under Police detention in Klang. He is supposed to have consumed the liquid which was on the table. This is telling grandmother to suck eggs. What would a paint thinner bottle be doing at the table for questioning meant for investigation purposes.

Get ready for another Kugan episode to be revealed. The Police love to be in the limelight always. 

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Thinner-drinking detainee: Family seeks answers

Andrew Ong | Apr 10, 09 6:15pm

The family of Adi Anwar Mansor, 23, wants the police to explain how he had allegedly drank paint thinner and sustained injuries while he was held under police custody.
According to the family’s lawyer, N Surendan, there were doubts over the police’s account of the incident as there were injuries on Adi Anwar’s body.
"The story that he consumed thinner is pretty thin. The police have to explain where the injuries came from," said Surendran, adding that a letter has been submitted to Klang district police chief Mohamad Mat Yusop to seek clarification.
The letter also urged the police to immediately suspend any police officers suspected of hurting Adi Anwar pending investigations by an independent body.
Adi Anwar is currently semi-conscious and is under observation at the intensive care unit of the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang.
Mohamad was quoted in the media today as saying that Adi Anwar was arrested for alleged drug possession at about 11.30pm on Tuesday in Jalan Kebun.
The police chief had said that Anwar was near a table at the police station and reached for a bottle containing the poisonous liquid and consumed it before police officers could stop him.
On the injuries sustained by Adi Anwar, Mohamad was reported to have said it could have occurred during the scuffle when he was apprehended.
Don’t cuff unconscious man
Mohamad stated that the man was being probed under Section 39(A) of the Dangerous Drugs Act for possession of 44 grams of cannabis.
The report also quoted Adi Anwar’s sister Noraila, 21, who claimed that her brother sustained lacerations and bruises to his head.
Meanwhile, Surendran said that he would be meeting the Klang police tomorrow to secure the release of Adi Anwar from police custody in order for the family to seek treatment.
Surendran also criticised the police for handcuffing the detainee to the bed despite him being semi-conscious.
"There is no need to handcuff him. He is not going anywhere in that condition," he said.
PKR Youth vice-chief Khairul Annuar Zainudin who visited the family yesterday told Malaysiakini the incident was regrettable, particularly after the public outcry over the death of police detainee A Kugan.
"Just a few days ago, they released the findings of the Kugan case and again this has happened in Selangor. It is regrettable. Didn’t the police learn anything from that episode?" said Khairul, who distributed pictures of Adi Anwar in the ICU ward to the media yesterday.
Khairul also urged the new Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, who promised reforms, to look into the matter as well as police lock-up procedures.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Naif Ton Rasa, Who.

The new PM.

clipped from www.bernama.com Speaking to reporters after being sworn in as a senator, Dr Koh who has more than a decade’s experience of running one of the most developed states, said he would work hard to ensure the task would be carried out effectively. “I feel humbled and honored to be given this trust by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Naif Ton Rasa to be in his team in promoting the One Malaysia concept to all. “I appeal to my Cabinet colleagues, those in the administration and government agencies to help and guide me in achieving our common goals,” he said.

The Masked Men Of Malaysia

Most of us are intrigued at this photo of a masked man, who never showed his face, and this could have been caused by his remorse over something he did, or he did not want publicity, or possibly he was afraid of ghosts and spirits may get at him if the face is revealed. Whatever the reason, his anonymity is guaranteed.

I was reading this blog entry of a masked man in the blog Eyes Wide Open, and my thoughts travelled back a few decades to a Tamil version of a masked man movie made in the year 1958. I have got the preview of the movie Uthama Puthiran, and old timers may have nostalgic memories of this film and the 50’s.

Anyhow for posterity, let us remember our Malaysian masked man, he is a first in our country and I dare say he may be the last. Possibly, Alexander Dumas the originator of the the Iron Mask, will be pleased we Malaysians emulated his story with a different twist.

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UTHAMA PUTHIRAN

A movie review by Balaji Balasubramaniam

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Cast:
‘Sivaji’ Ganesan, Padmini, Nambiar, Thangavelu, Ragini, Kannaambaal

Music:
G.Ramanathan

Direction:
T.Prakash Rao

Old, black and white movies contain a certain charm. Especially the historicals. With strong storylines, grand settings, swordplays and lots of double and triple crossings, they rarely fail to entertain. Uthama Puthiran, released in 1958, is one of my favorite movies from those times. Adapted from Alexander Dumas’ The Man in the Iron Mask, it combines the best elements of historicals in a delightful mixture. It has good performances, melodious music, an engaging screenplay and is hugely entertaining.

It is a joyous time for everyone in Malarpuri when the queen of the land becomes pregnant. Everyone except her brother(and commander of the army) Naganathan(Nambiar) who has his eye on the throne. So he pays one of the maids to deliver the newborn to him. He then proceeds to hand it over to his henchman Somu, ordering it to be killed. But the queen gives birth to twins and the king, ever suspicious of Naganathan, passes an order that forces Naganathan to take care of this baby. But he decides to raise it as his hand puppet. Meanwhile, Somu desists from killing the baby and instead, raises it in another town. So the twins grow up separately – Parthiban(Sivaji), a good, honest and brave man and Vikraman(Sivaji), a drunkard and womaniser who is dependent on his uncle for everything. Parthiban falls in love with Amuthavalli(Padmini), the daughter of the minister at the palace and on one of his nocturnal visits, runs into his brother and his mother. Vikraman, his mind poisoned by his uncle, clamps an iron mask on his face and locks him up.

The movie moves at a fairly fast clip to keep us engrossed throughout. It is just a little slow-paced during the initial portions with the song sequence that details the growing up of the two princes not being particularly catchy. But it is necessary for the setup and the movie is not lacking in intrigue or emotions even during these portions as the king’s clever plan to ensure the safety of his second son and Nambiar’s heartless acts demonstrate. The Sivaji-Padmini romance is quick and low-key and Thangavelu’s comedy is not funny. But the movie moves into top gear once the two Sivajis meet. From here, one is kept on the edge of the seat with the twists and turns in the screenplay.

The scene in the dungeon is very well handled. Both the queen’s (as she implores Vikraman to spare his brother’s life) and Nambiar’s(as he poisons Vikraman’s mind with the threat to his throne) dialogs are strong and convincing. The path the movie takes after this, with first one Sivaji and then the other trapped inside the mask, is captivating. The scene where Parthiban scares Thangavelu by pretending to be Vikraman is one of the few genuinely funny scenes in the movies.

The technical skill evident during the first scene the two Sivajis meet, as one appraises the other while moving in a circle around him, is admirable, especially considering how old the movie is. Infact, any of the scenes involving both Sivajis would stand up to those in most movies involving a double role today. There are also a couple of nicely-handled fights between the two Sivajis, a task that is by no means easy and is mostly clumsily done even today.

One thing that keeps me away from older movies is the multiplicity of songs. Even Yaar Nee, though not as old as this movie, suffered from this phenomenon, with too many songs at inappropriate places sapping away the interest in the movie. Surprisingly, inspite of being a historical, Uthama Puthiran does not have that many songs and so, the songs appear at reasonable intervals. Most of them are also very good with Mullaimalar Mele… taking the top spot. Anbe Amudhe… and Unnazhagai Kanniyargal… are the other good songs. As far as song sequences go, the exuberant Yaaradi Nee Mohini… has little competition. With its fast beats, well-choreographed dance and Sivaji’s stylish gestures, it is a treat to watch.

There is not a single wrong step in Sivaji’s performance. Inspite of no visual differences, the distinction between the two characters is beautifully brought out with just body language and style of talking. Vikraman is easily the more interesting of the two and offers more scope for acting. Sivaji very obviously enjoys himself immensely in the role. He is charming and his scenes with Nambiar, where he takes his advice on all matters(with a beautifully delivered "Mama") are very enjoyable. No wonder he manages to earn our sympathy when pleading with Parthiban to not make him wear the iron mask, inspite of being wicked. Padmini looks almost divinely beautiful and her dancing prowess is on full display during the Kaathiruppaan Kamalakkannan… sequence. Nambiar shows why he was one of the most enduring and longlosting villains on the silver screen. Kannaambaal plays the fiery, emoting mother role she is so familiar with while Thangavelu and Ragini provide comic relief.