KOTA BHARU, April 29 — The police have confirmed that the bomb explosion and gunfire in the Gualosira area of the Pasemas District in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat Province, early today did not involve any Malaysian residents in the bordering distinct of Pasir Mas, Kelantan.
State police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the explosion and gunfire instead occurred just between the suspects and Thai security personnel near the Malaysia-Thailand border.
“I have instructed the Pasir Mas district police, which is near the border, to investigate this incident as well.
“At the same time, the Kelantan police have also increased security control at the border, especially around the areas of Kampung Tersang and Jeram Perdah, Pasir Mas, following the incident,” he said.
Zaki was speaking during a press conference at the Kelantan Police Contingent Headquarters today.
The border security control in Pasir Mas, mounted in cooperation with the General Operations Force, was immediately intensified due to the area’s proximity to the scene.
He said the Kelantan police are also prepared to assist the Thai security forces if needed.
Earlier today, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police have tightened the Malaysia-Thailand border security following a bomb explosion and gunfire in Sungai Golok a little after midnight yesterday.
Four Thai security personnel were injured in the incident.
— Bernama
