Police boost patrols at Kuala Krai school after pupil approached by stranger
Kuala Krai district police chief, Superintendent Mazlan Mamat, said that the police are taking this matter seriously, especially concerning the safety of children and pupils who are vulnerable to criminal threats.
"Following this incident, the relevant police station chief has been directed to increase patrols in the school area, especially during dismissal times," he said in a media statement today.
He also advised school principals to allow pupils to wait inside the school premises until their parents or guardians arrive to pick them up. Additionally, school security guards have been asked to conduct stricter monitoring, ensuring that every student is accounted for and only allowed to leave with verified parents or guardians.
The incident went viral after a Year Four pupil recounted being approached by an unknown man while waiting for her mother outside school yesterday.
The man claimed the child's father had asked him to pick her up. However, when the child asked for her father's name for verification, the man couldn't answer, and the student then ran away.
Mazlan urged the public to immediately report any suspicious activities or provide information related to this incident to the police. "All cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure the safety of the community, especially in the Kuala Krai district," he added.
As a preventive measure, the police recommend several safety guidelines for students: always wait inside the school premises until picked up by family or guardians, and avoid walking alone. If approached by an unknown person, immediately scream and run to a safe area or the security guard post. Pupils are also advised to wait at the security guard post if their family has not yet arrived.
The public is also encouraged to download the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) PDRM 2.0 application as a quick channel to provide information to the police.
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