Phnom Penh (FN), June 14 – Kirth Chantharith, National Police Deputy Chief, stated that Minister Sar Kheng’s disciplinary measures towards a police officer were made in accordance to national police force regulations, not based on public criticisms.

The statement came Wednesday morning after the Ministry of Interior (MoI) reprimanded a police officer who had caused a traffic accident and then used his position to intimidate the other driver.

“The National Police Chief and the Minister of Interior regularly reiterated that action the police take is based on law and without discrimination,” stated Kirth.

The police officer involved has been identified as Lim Chamnarn.

On June 10, his car crashed with another car. Instead of stopping, he shot his firearm and sped off.

The day after, video footage of the incident went viral on social media.

MoI issued a formal warning to the officer and lowered his position and status.
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