State polls: Over 9,000 additional policemen to be deployed, says IGP


KOTA BHARU: A total of 9,602 additional police officers and personnel will be deployed to assist in the six-state elections next month, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

The Inspector-General of Police said the Internal Security and Public Order Department would coordinate the deployment to ensure the smooth running of the state polls.

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