Some 3,000 people thronged the Batu Caves temple in Kuala Lumpur to witness Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leader P Uthayakumar shave his beard and snip off his long locks in an offering of gratitude for his release.<br /><br />More in Malaysiakini.com<br /><br />Camera: Amiruddin Abdullah<br />Editing: Indrani Kopal