Former Malaysian Deputy PM Anwar Ibrahim released
Kuala Lumpur, May 16: Anwar Ibrahim, former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister jailed for sodomy, was released on Wednesday after newly elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad helped arrange a full pardon for him.
Anwar, 70, headed for the royal palace to meet the King after the pardon came through, Xinhua news agency reported.
He emerged from Cheras rehabilitation hospital here where he was serving his sentence after an operation on his shoulder.
Once seen as a potential future leader, he had been jailed on charges of sodomy and corruption after falling out with the government.
Mahathir has promised to step aside for Anwar to become Prime Minister within two years.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
