Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leader P. Uthayakumar has filed a fresh habeas corpus application seeking release on grounds of injury and swelling on his left foot.
The Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee filed a notice of motion, a supporting affidavit and a certificate of urgency at the High Court criminal registry through his lawyer N. Surendran at 10.55am yesterday.
In the notice of motion, Surendran applied for his client to be brought to a court and freed immediately.
In the supporting affidavit, Uthayakumar stated that he had been unjustly detained at the Kamunting camp under the Internal Security Act since Dec 13, 2007.
He claimed that he had been a diabetic for about 14 years.
Uthayakumar said that his foot initially hit a stone, injuring his left toe due to uneven road conditions, while he was walking to meet his family at the camp on Jan 31.
He claimed that his foot injury became worse the following month.
Speaking to reporters after the filing of documents, Surendran said his client was barely able to walk now due to his foot condition.
He said Uthayakumar was concerned that the condition could lead to the risk of amputation, putting put his life at stake.
On the application, Surendran said it was fourth time his client was seeking a release under the writ of habeas corpus.
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