MELAKA: More than 3,000 police personnel will be deployed across Melaka on polling day to maintain public order, says Deputy Comm Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar.
The state police chief said special response teams would also be mobilised to deal with disturbances and make arrests if necessary ahead of the Nov 14 polls.
“We have assigned 3,332 personnel to maintain security on polling day.
“We also have special teams that will be mobilised if there are any disturbances. These teams will take the necessary action, including making arrests,” he told reporters after observing the early voting process at the state police headquarters yesterday.
DCP Dzulkhairi said police had received 19 reports and opened 18 investigation papers involving various incidents during the campaign period.
He said most cases involved mischief under Section 427 of the Penal Code and mischief by fire under Section 435.
The incidents included damage to property and the burning of political party flags.
No arrests have been made so far.
DCP Dzulkhairi said the overall security situation remained peaceful and under control, with 669 police personnel deployed throughout the campaign period.
“So far, the situation has been peaceful. There have been no serious incidents, and everything remains under control.
“If any incident occurs, our teams will respond immediately,” he said.
DCP Dzulkhairi reminded political party supporters to exercise restraint and respect the rights of others on polling day.
“We urge all party supporters to behave appropriately and respect the law. Everyone has their own rights. There should be no intimidation or coercion.
“It would be a shame if anyone were to disrupt the peaceful situation,” he said.
