PETALING JAYA: No arrests linked to the “Turun Anwar” rally have been made, says Bukit Aman.
IGP Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, in a statement on Saturday (July 26), said that the police carried out their duties to facilitate the rally professionally.
“A total of 3,000 officers and policemen from the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters and other Bukit Aman departments were deployed to assist in the rally’s movement as well as to ensure public security.
“Based on observations, it is estimated that 18,000 people attended the rally. As a whole, the rally was operated in a controlled and peaceful manner with no incidents that disturbed public security.
“The police also confirm no arrests have been made throughout the rally,” he said
He also said that the police ensured that the democratic process was conducted safely.
“The police remain committed to ensuring that public safety and the nation's security, as well as the rights of the people, are protected fairly, with integrity and done according to the laws at hand,” he said.
The rally today saw thousands urging Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to step down due to the rising cost of living, taxes and unfulfilled promises.
