Disabled group outraged over abuse
THE disabled community led by Independent Living and Traning Centre (ILTC) has called for action to be taken against a KTM Berhad driver for assaulting and verbally abusing a disabled person.
Wheelchair-bound Karuppannan Veeramalai had been assaulted and verbally abused by the driver at KTMB Subang Jaya station on March 4. He made a police report the next day but no action was taken against the driver.
Karuppannan now fears to take public transport, especially the KTM Komuter to get from one place to another.
He said the driver had kicked his wheelchair when he was near the KTM Berhad toilet and wanted to beat him up.
“I do not know why he was so angry. The driver told me that I was blocking his path.
“I told him it was just for a while as my childen had gone to buy food for me and would return shortly.
“He once again kicked my wheelchair and went away,” he said.
ILTC president Francis Siva urged the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan to investigate the unlawful act of the KTMB officer against the disabled.
“We demand that the rights and dignity of all disabled persons be respected, including those who have to make a living,” said Francis during a press conference held at KTMB Station in Subang Jaya recently.
KTMB general manager Mohd Haidar Yusof said they would investigate the matter thoroughly and submit a report within a week.
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