Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian government, under fire for the ill-treatment of about 270 Indians by its police, on March 15 said it would submit a report to India on the investigation into the alleged incident.

Acting Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the Malaysian Foreign Ministry will submit the report to the Indian government after he would himself study it, the official Bernama news agency reported.

He had earlier said that police would hand over the report to him on March 17.

Reacting to the police's rough treatment of Indians, mostly IT professionals, on suspicion of being illegal immigrants, Abdullah said it was a normal police operation upon receiving reports about suspected illegal immigrants and police did not just target Indians.

"However we have to ensure that the method of taking action is in line with laws and regulations. This is important. If the operation is conducted in line with the law, it cannot be questioned," he said.

Abdullah on March 14 expressed regret over the incident and said the allegations against the police were "serious" and could impair "the excellent bilateral relations we have with India".

PTI