My condolences to the family of the victims. I agree with Yim Sovan that such violent crimes are resulting from moral corruption and social problems. Real divisions and confrontation between political parties are not helpful to help solve this kind of problems either. Most people from all political parties share the same mentality--the mentality of "the most powerful and richest ones" should rule the road. Before they call the police, drivers would seek influences from their most powerful one first. The policemen at the scene are powerless; the court officials are also being influenced by the rich and powerful ones and their decisions are clouded by money and power. When traffic accident takes place, arguments between drivers should be avoided. No interfering from outside sources should be allowed. Police must be independent and file the report accurately and professionally. Property damages and personal injuries should be handled by the insurance companies and the courts. All vehicles on the road must be insured and registered. A settlement system must be in place. Everyone must respect the laws to reduce violence. Politicians from all parties must work together. The media should stop incite readers with their headline insinuating that a crime is politically motivated until concrete evidences are found. Politicians should not politicize personal problems to advance their political agenda. ====================== SRP MP's son gunned down
Tuesday, 11 August 2009 15:03 Chrann Chamroeun (http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/component/option,com_mailto/link,aHR0cDovL3d3dy5waG5vbXBlbmhwb3N0LmNvbS9pbmRleC5waHAvMjAwOTA4MTEyNzY3Ny9OYXRpb2 5hbC1uZXdzL3NycC1tcHMtc29uLWd1bm5lZC1kb3duLmh0bWw=/tmpl,component/) (http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2009081127677/National-news/srp-mps-son-gu nned-down/Print.html) (http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/pdf/2009081127677/National-news/srp-mps-son-gunned-down.pdf) Yont Thauron shot and killed following minor traffic altercation near Wat Botum park. Photo by: Heng Chivoan A woman mourns the death of Yont Thauron, son of SRP lawmaker Yont Tharo, who was shot Sunday after a traffic accident. THE son of an opposition parliamentarian was shot dead late Sunday after an unresolved traffic accident near Wat Botum park. Yont Thauron, the son of Sam Rainsy Party lawmaker Yont Tharo, was shot after his car was involved in a minor traffic accident while returning from a wedding. Three of Yont Thauron's friends also suffered gunshot wounds and remain in critical condition at Calmette hospital. "It was a cruel and brutal crime," said Yont Tharo at Kandal province's Wat Samrong Andeth on Monday, where family and friends gathered to mourn the 25-year-old military police officer. "They shouldn't have used guns to attack my son and his friends, who were not armed, over a minor traffic accident that could have been resolved peacefully." According to the police report, Yont Tharo said, his son's Lexus collided with a number of motorbikes near Wat Botum park, and Daun Penh district police arrived on the scene to mediate the dispute that ensued. A few minutes after the accident, Yont Thauron was gunned down at a noodle stall across from the park. He added: "Police told me that they have already identified the perpetrators ... some of whom are also police officials, who used licensed guns to attack my son and his three friends." SRP spokesman Yim Sovann said that the "brutal" shooting reflected the decrease in social morality, and that authorities should bring the perpetrators to justice. "We are calling for authorities to arrest perpetrators and punish them comprehensively to give justice to victims' families and give trust to all people in the security guaranteed by Cambodian Constitutional law." Phnom Penh Municipal Police Chief Touch Naruth said that police were "burning their hands and legs" to find the perpetrators, which he said have been identified by police. "As soon as we arrest them, we will send them to court to charge them," he said. Daun Penh district police chief Yim Socheat could not be reached for comment Monday. Yont Tharo said that following the traditional funeral at Wat Samrong Andeth, the body was set to be cremated at 6pm Monday. ================ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Cambodia Discussion (CAMDISC) - www.cambodia.org" group. This is an unmoderated forum. Please refrain from using foul language. Thank you for your understanding. Peace among us and in Cambodia. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/camdisc Learn more - http://www.cambodia.org -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
