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January 12th, 2008
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Media told to stop speculative reports on slain assemblyman

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SEGAMAT, Sat.:

The family of slain Tenggaroh state assemblyman, Datuk S. Krishnasamy, has asked the media to stop publishing speculative reports on the killing to allow the police to investigate the murder. 

Krishnasamy’s second son, Raj Kumar, 32, said the family hoped the media would stop asking speculative questions.

The media should allow the police to complete their investigations into the murder, he said, reading out a prepared press statement at their family house in Bandar Putera here today.

Krishnasamy, 61, who was also Johor MIC deputy chief, was shot dead point blank by a gunman in the lift at the state MIC headquarters at Jalan Segget in Johor Baru yesterday.

Police are looking at all angles and have not ruled out political or business rivalry or even moneylending and gangsterism as motives.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and Barisan Nasional (BN) component party leaders are among 2,000 people who paid their last respects to Krishnasamy at his residence. He will be buried at the Hindu cemetery in Tangkak today. The cortege will leave for the cemetery at 4pm.

Raj Kumar said his father worked hard as a state assemblyman to ensure no race was marginalised in development projects implemented by the government.

Johor Police Chief Datuk Hussin Ismail said police have thrown a dragnet around Johor to prevent the killer from fleeing the state. He said the Indian hitman is in his 30s, medium-built and about 152cm tall.

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Krishnasamy received threats

January 12th, 2008
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Krishnasamy had received threats

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SEGAMAT: Slain Tenggaroh state assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy had been receiving threats for about a week but did not take them seriously.  

MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said that Krishnasamy had told him about the threats before he left for India two weeks ago. “I just advised him to take care. That was the maximum I could say,” he said, adding that such threats were commonly received by those in politics or those who become elected representatives.  Samy Vellu said that he, too, received 10 to 15 such calls a day from people making all sorts of accusations and threats.  

“This time, things got out of hand. Now, there are all sorts of accusations and the people's minds have been poisoned.  “People think we are not needed anymore. Such cases can happen in future as the people hate us,” he said, referring to the killing of the assemblyman.  

However, Samy Vellu added that they (MIC politicians) would not be able to do their job if they lived in fear.  “I meet 750 people each week. If the gunman comes, even I can be shot,” he said, adding that that all MIC assemblymen and MPs have been told to be extra cautious.  

“We also appeal to the Inspector-General of Police to investigate this case thoroughly as the previous murder of Lunas assemblyman Joe Fernandez in 2000 has yet to be solved,” he said.  “Besides that, several other murders have also happened in Penang.” 

Samy Vellu said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had contacted him yesterday to assure him that the police were tracking down the suspect.  Samy Vellu, who arrived at Krishnasamy's house at 11.15am, said that Abdullah also conveyed his condolences to the family. 

He called for security at all MIC offices nationwide would be beefed up.  “I have told the Johor MIC leader to employ a new security guard and not to just allow everybody into the building,” he said, adding that he was surprised that the guard, stationed at the building, was not present at the time of the shooting.  

Asked how Krishnasamy's death would affect MIC's performance in the area in the coming elections, he replied: “I do not want to talk about the elections now.”  

On Krishnasamy's contributions, Samy Vellu said that he had showed a lot of interest in wanting to help the people in Johor.  “Each week, at least once, he brings people to see me for help,” he said, adding that he last spoke to Krishnasamy on Friday morning as Krishnasamy had wanted to meet with him next week.  

Segamat MP Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam appealed to the police to investigate and bring the killer to book. “MIC has lost a good leader and I have lost a good friend,” he said.  

State PAS commissioner Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamed, who led a delegation of about 30 people to the house, said that this was a new phenomenon, which needed to be checked.  “The police need to do something about such cases, including providing additional security to politicians,” he said, adding that people had the right to live in peace.  Dr Mahfodz also conveyed his condolences to the family.

Krishnasamy received threats a week before his death

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SEGAMAT, Sat.:

State Assemblyman for Tenggaroh Datuk S. Krishnasamy received several threatening calls a week before he was shot dead yesterday.

MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, who is Works Minister, said Krishnasamy, who was Johor MIC deputy chairman, informed him of the threats before he left for India on an official visit.”He said the threats went on for a week but he did not take it seriously. I did advise him to be careful. That is all I can say,” Samy Vellu told reporters when he came to the residence of the late assemblyman in Bandar Putra here today.

He also urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation into the case to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Samy Vellu said that for a politician or elected individual, receiving threats from dissatisfied people was normal but in this case, it was too much.”What happened to Krishnasamy can happen to anyone else,” he said.He said a circular had been issued to all MIC assemblymen and members of Parliament on the need to take extra precautions to ensure their safety.

Samy Vellu said that presently, there were some people within the Indian community who created agitation including in writing to show that the MIC and its elected representatives did not work for the benefits of the community. This was very dangerous because the aim was to sow hatred towards the MIC and its elected representatives, he said. “They write as though the people hate us a lot. When people think we are no longer useful, perhaps a shoot to kill can occur,” he said.

Asked whether he believed that Krishnasamy’s murder was politically motivated, Samy Vellu said he was not sure.”I cannot say whether it has something to do with politics, a private matter or in connection with the constituency. An elected representative has many connections,” he said.However, he said, an elected representative should not be afraid when facing threats from irresponsible quarters.

Samy Vellu also said that he was disappointed with the laxness of security at the Johor MIC building and the absence of security guards at the premises when the shooting took place.”I have told the Johor MIC chairman to place new security personnnel and instal closed-circuit cameras to know who come in and out of the office,” he said.He also ordered all state MIC offices to review the security aspect of their premises.

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January 12th, 2008
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Was informed by Chandra (who is at the funeral location now) that the late Datuk S Krishnasamy is the father of Raj Kumar (EE, UTM, 1993-1998). Earlier, Nantha highlighted the possibility also.

Our condolences to him and his family. May God grant them strength in this hour of sadness and loss.

He was the best father, says son

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SEGAMAT: Slain Tenggaroh assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy was the best father a child could have had, his youngest son Raven Kumar said.

“For now, my family members do not want to say anything. Suffice for me to say that he was the best father. I am deeply shocked and still not able to come to terms with what has happened,” he said. Raven, 25, said his mother Datin N. Sornavalli was in a state of shock and would not be able to talk to anyone for now.

“All of us are waiting for his body to arrive at our home in Bandar Putra, Segamat, except my eldest sister Rani, who is at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru,” Raven told Bernama. The late Krishnasamy has three other children – Rani, 34; Rajkumar, 33; and Rathika, 29.

When met at the hospital, his brother-in-law V. Vatumale, 55, said Krishnasamy mixed well with anyone regardless of race. “The last time I saw him was in Segamat on Dec 16,” he added.

Krishnasamy’s brother S. Selvam, 49, rushed to the hospital from Singapore after hearing the news. “The last time we met was many months ago, we do not meet that regularly,” he said.

Krishnasamy will be laid to rest at the Hindu Cemetery in Tangkak, Johor today. A family member said the last rites will be held at his home at No. 5, Jalan Putra 1/40, Bandar Putra, Segamat. The cortege will leave for the cemetery at 4pm. For more details, contact Raven at 016-728 9194 or Mohan at 012-720 5891.

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business rivarly not ruled out in Krishnasamy murder

January 12th, 2008
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Business rivalry not ruled out in murder

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KUALA LUMPUR: Business rivalry may be behind the shooting of Johor MIC deputy chief Datuk S. Krishnasamy.

The Tenggaroh assemblyman was known to be involved in several businesses.

He had a construction company and is believed to have had a stake in several restaurants in Johor Baru.

One of his close business associates was a man with known underworld links.  Sources said their relationship, which began before Krishnasamy entered politics, turned sour about two years ago when police closed in on the man's activities.
 

The businessman, from Kedah, was investigated for passport forgery, human trafficking and several other cases. He is said to have moved his operations from Kedah to Johor several years ago. Krishnasamy was said to have helped his associate obtain a tow-truck business licence in Johor Baru.

In October 2006, DAP MP S. Kulasegaran lodged a police report against Krishnasamy for manhandling him during the Maika Holdings  annual general meeting.

The Tenggaroh assemblyman is the second MIC man to be shot dead. In 2000, Lunas assemblyman Dr Joe Fernandes was gunned down at a traffic light junction on his way home from one of his many clinics.

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Tenggaroh state rep gunned down

By : Sheridan Mahavera, R. Sittamparam, Kamachy Habimanan and Dean Dinesh

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JOHOR BARU: Tenggaroh state assemblyman and Johor MIC deputy chairman Datuk S. Krishnasamy was murdered gangland-style yesterday at the MIC headquarters here.

Krishnasamy, 61, was shot once in the neck at point-blank range by an unknown gunman just as he entered the lift on the ground floor of the building at 2pm. He had been dropped off by his driver and was on his way up to the second floor for a meeting. Witnesses in the building in Jalan Segget heard a shot that sounded like a firecracker but thought nothing of it.

Two party members waiting for the lift were shocked to discover Krishnasamy lying face down in a pool of blood as the doors opened.

V. Kamala, a secretary, was on the fifth floor with Johor MIC Puteri chief R. Vitiya Mohan. They were on their way down to the second floor for the meeting. “The doors opened and Vitiya almost fainted when we saw a man lying in blood. We did not know who he was as we could not see his face. We did not dare go near the body. “The doors closed and we took the stairs down,” said Kamala at the crime scene.

On its way down, the lift stopped on the second floor where Sri Gading division chairman V. Murugan also saw the body. “I thought it was Datuk (Krishnasamy) because I recognised his shirt. But I was not sure. I was in shock and before I could do anything, the lift doors closed and I took the stairs down.”

By this time, a small group of people had gathered around the lift as it had reached the ground floor. Krishnasamy’s driver confirmed that it was him and an ambulance was called. Another witness, Taman Datuk Chellam MIC branch chairman Arumugam Suppiah, said he could see a bleeding wound in Krishnasamy’s neck.

Johor deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff said a task force of senior investigators had been formed. “What is important is that this matter is left to the police and I urge others not to speculate on the motive. Let us do our jobs. If anyone has information, please call us.”

Krishnasamy’s body was brought to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital for a post-mortem. His body was later taken to his home in Segamat.The funeral service will begin at 2pm. The cortege will leave the house at No 5, Jln Putra 1/40 Bandar Putra at 4pm for burial in Tangkak. For further details, contact 012-7205891 or 016-7289194

Johor rep was shot point blank in the eye

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JOHOR BARU: A man in his early 30s has been identified as the main suspect in the murder of Datuk S. Krishnasamy. Johor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Hussin Ismail said the man is Indian, medium-built and about 152cm tall. An eyewitness saw the man, who was dressed in a black shirt and jeans, running away from the state MIC headquarters in Jalan Segget here, carrying a package and a helmet, he said. “The man fled the scene in a red motorcycle heading towards Jalan Wong Ah Fook,” he told reporters at a press conference at the state police headquarters here late last night. 

DCP Hussin said police recovered a slug believed to have been fired from the murder weapon. “We are analysing the slug to trace the weapon used. We are exploring all angles in the investigation,” he said. 

DCP Hussin said police also found no trace of a struggle during the incident. “Post-mortem results showed the victim was shot once below the left eyebrow and the bullet went through to the back of his head. “He was shot point blank,” he said, adding that nothing was taken from Krishnasamy. The police have blocked all exit points in the state to prevent the suspect from escaping. “The task force for this case will go all out to nab the suspect,” DCP Hussin said. 

He said a man who was about to enter the lift on the ground floor of the building found Krishnasamy slumped and bleeding when the lift doors opened.  The man called the police who arrived at the scene within minutes, led by state deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm I Datuk Mokhtar Mohd Shariff.  There were no closed-circuit television cameras installed in the six-storey building.  It is learnt that the security guard on duty was away delivering files to another building. 

DCP Hussin urged anyone with information to contact Johor Baru (South) CID Chief Deputy Supt Norhashim Mohamad at 07-223 2222 or the police hotline at 07-221 2999. 

Johor MIC deputy chief Krishnasamy killed by hitman

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JOHOR BARU: Tenggaroh state assemblyman Datuk S. Krishnasamy was shot dead point blank by a gunman in a lift at the state MIC headquarters in Jalan Segget here.  

The State MIC deputy head was shot once below the left eyebrow, a mark of a professional hitman. The bullet went through to the back of his head. Police are looking at all angles and have not ruled out political or business rivalry, or even money lending and gangsterism as motives. The brutal murder occurred at 2.30pm just as Krishnasamy arrived at the party headquarters for a committee meeting and had entered the lift.  The killer is said to have followed him in and shot him while they were in the lift.  

Eyewitnesses saw a man, dressed in a black shirt and jeans, running away from the building carrying a package and a helmet. He then rode off towards Jalan Wong Ah Fook on a red motorcycle. 

Johor Police Chief Deputy Comm Datuk Hussin Ismail told a late night press conference that the suspect was in his 30s, medium-built, about 152cm tall and was an Indian. Cops have thrown a dragnet around the state to prevent the killer from escaping as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi expressed his outrage and demanded that the killer be caught quickly.

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