Bavet Governor Summoned Over Shooting
The Svay Rieng Provincial Court yesterday summoned Bavet city governor Chhuk Bundith for questioning over his alleged role in the shooting of three female garment workers at a special economic zone (SEZ) in the province two weeks ago, court officials said. Human rights groups continued to blast authorities for not yet arresting Mr. Bundith, whom Interior Minister Sar Kheng has named as the only suspect in the shooting, expressing concerns that he could flee the country. Provincial prosecutor Hing Bunchea said Mr. Bundith would be questioned on March 16. When asked why no arrest warrant had been issued in the case, he said he was simply “following procedure.” …
