Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves went on smoothly


Devotees carrying the paal kudam to fulfil their vows for Thaipusam at Batu Caves yesterday. — Photos: ART CHEN, S.S KANESAN, AZMAN GHANI and M. AZHAR/The Star

THE scorching heat was no match for the resilient men and women in uniform at the Thaipusam celebration in Batu Caves yesterday.

A large number of officers from the police, Federal Reserve Unit and Rela as well as community policing volunteers were present to help keep things in order.

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