E-hailing driver assault: LFL wants criminal charge against perpetrator

A criminal charge, rather than a mere disciplinary action, should be instituted against a police escort personnel who allegedly assaulted deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong last May, said Lawyers for Liberty.

According to the human rights group's adviser N Surendran, this is because the incident caused trauma to the victim and is of public interest.

"This case does not encompass...