A symbolic gesture of throwing flower petals into the murky Klang River today marked the demise of Teoh Beoh Hock and R Gunagesaran on July 16, 2009, and many other victims who died in custody over the years.

Death in custody NGO Edict executive director Khalid Mohd Ismath, on behalf of organisers for the Black Thursday commemoration, said the gesture was their symbol of solidarity with not only the victims but also their family members who are left behind to seek justice...