At least 20 police reports have been lodged against two netizens accusing Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy and Bagan Dalam assemblyperson Satees Muniandy of promoting violence.

These netizens, according to Satees, are creating the impression that he and Ramasamy are supporters of violence and terrorism after photos of both DAP lawmakers “worshipping” an image of an AK-47 assault rifle went viral on social media.

"We want the police to probe those who make these unsubstantiated claims, they are creating confusion among the public, inciting religious sentiments against Ramasamy and me...