The Star, Friday April 6, 2012

24-hour police protection at Venice Hill

POLICEMEN will be stationed at the Venice Hill condominium in Kajang round the clock following last Saturday’s mob-like attack by more than 200 Africans.

Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rashid Abdul Wahab said his men had been patrolling the area daily since the incident following the death of an African who was assaulted by several Rela members.

Rela members assaulted the African after he tried to rape a local woman working at the condominium.

“We will station seven policemen in the morning and another seven at night to ensure residents continue to enjoy the peace and security there.

Doing their job: ACP Abdul Rashid (second from left) with other senior police officers conducting checks at the condominium.

 

“Our officers are still investigating Saturday’s incident and we will do whatever is right and bring those responsible to book,’’ he said.

ACP Abdul Rashid said they had spoken to the African community who agreed to cooperate with the police.

He also said police had been taking action on residents’ complaints.

He added that a few of them might not be happy but the majority were happy with the action taken by the police.

ACP Abdul Rashid said the residents could contact his station any time if they felt that security had been compromised.

Residents had reported that the Africans, angered by their countryman’s death were involved in a stand-off with the police after smashing glass window panels of the management office.

Police had spoken to them and managed to calm the situation.