KL sinkhole: Police to continue patrols around site

The Search and Rescue (SAR) operation for Indian tourist Vijayalaksmi, 48, who fell into a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India, has been officially called off on the ninth day of the operation on Saturday (Aug 31). Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the decision was made after presenting a report to the Cabinet and getting views from experts, including from the Fire and Rescue Department, the police, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK), and other relevant agencies.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will continue to monitor and patrol the sinkhole area at Jalan Masjid India here periodically after the search and rescue operation switched to the search and recovery phase.

Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said it was to ensure public safety around the area.