MELAKA, Nov 10 — Melaka police have received 19 reports involving various offences, including mischief, mischief by fire and fighting, since campaigning for the 16th Melaka state election began on October 31.
Its chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said 18 investigation papers had been opened over the 11-day period, but no arrests had been made so far.
“Most of the cases are being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief and Section 435 for mischief by fire, particularly incidents involving the burning of flags.
“There have also been cases of incitement and intimidation,” he told reporters after casting his ballot in early voting at the multipurpose hall of the Melaka Police Contingent headquarters in Bukit Beruang here today.
