Bavet Governor’s Arrest Reported in Svay Rieng
Bavet City Governor Chhuk Bundith was arrested on Friday afternoon for his alleged role in the triple shooting in Svay Rieng province, local rights group Licadho said late Friday night. “[Chhuk Bandith]” was arrested this afternoon at 4:30 p.m., and is now being detained in provincial police headquarters,” said Am Sam Ath, Licadho’s technical supervisor adding that Licadho rights workers based in Svay Rieng had confirmed his arrest. However, senior government officials were unable to confirm the arrest or declined to comment. …
