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Perlis police secure extended detention for activist in temple dispute case
A 55-year-old activist detained over social media posts related to a Bukit Lagi temple gathering has been remanded for two additional days as police expand their investigation into potential criminal trespass charges.
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KANGAR — Perlis police have secured a two-day extension to detain the 55-year-old activist as authorities broaden their probe into circumstances surrounding a gathering at the Bukit Lagi Hindu temple. The activist was initially taken into custody following posts made on social media platforms related to the incident. Police are investigating potential criminal trespass charges alongside other matters arising from the case. The remand extension was granted by the courts, allowing investigators additional time to gather evidence and interview relevant witnesses. The investigation marks an escalation in the handling of the temple dispute, which has drawn attention from civil society observers monitoring the matter closely. Police have not disclosed additional details regarding the scope of the expanded probe or timeline for completing their investigation.