Bersih chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah is safe and in good health, says inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar.

Khalid said this in response to concerns expressed over her well-being since her arrest under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 last week.

“I can understand that her family, friends and colleagues are worried. But they must also understand that we have a task to do, and it is being carried out within the scope of the law.

“I can assure them that Maria is safe and in good health,” Khalid told Malaysiakini today.