KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain reminded all political parties that contested and won in the six state elections held today to avoid any rallies or gatherings to celebrate their victory.
He said the police will be ready and on alert during Op Kawal Mesra, which starts at 12 midnight to ensure peace and security of the public and the nation.
“Roadblocks to be set up after midnight today is not due to the state elections in six states, but rather a routine exercise carried out throughout the country every month as an effort to prevent criminal activities and to ensure peace and harmony,” Razarudin told reporters during a special press conference at Bukit Aman earlier tonight.
Also present was Deputy IGP Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay and Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali.
He added the police will also be stationed at state palaces and the official residence of the Penang Yang di-Pertua, to ensure there are no untoward incidents.
The IGP had earlier announced the police would set up roadblocks throughout the country after 12am today to ensure peace and security.
— Bernama
