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Police Warn Groups Not To Cause Disturbances On Thaipusam
Police have warned supporters of the golden and silver chariots against provoking each other during the Thaipusam celebration next week.
Police have warned supporters of the golden and silver chariots against provoking each other during the Thaipusam celebration next week.
Police would not hesitate to take action to maintain order throughout the three-day celebration which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors. A team of policemen each has been assigned to escort the golden chariot by the Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) which is scheduled to depart at 5am on Wednesday, and the silver chariot by the Nattukotai Chettiars which will start its journey two hours later at 7am.
Police request the co-operation of the groups from both chariots not to cause provocation.
Source: The Star
Police would not hesitate to take action to maintain order throughout the three-day celebration which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors. A team of policemen each has been assigned to escort the golden chariot by the Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) which is scheduled to depart at 5am on Wednesday, and the silver chariot by the Nattukotai Chettiars which will start its journey two hours later at 7am.
Police request the co-operation of the groups from both chariots not to cause provocation.
Source: The Star