Suhakam to probe complaints of cops intimidating families of LTTE-linked suspects

Suhakam is launching an investigation into claims that the police’s Special Branch officers have allegedly threatened and intimidated the families of three LTTE-linked suspects.

This was after the human rights watchdog Suaram sent a memorandum today to Suhakam to highlight the issues. It urged Suhakam to advise the government to abolish the controversial Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma)...