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[UPDATED] Peaceful assembly expected: Police ready for 'Turun Anwar' rally on July 26
Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the organisers had already informed the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters of the planned gathering.
He said that about 2,000 officers and personnel would be deployed to help manage the rally and ensure the safety of participants and the general public.
"We will manage the situation to the best of our ability. Early projections from the Special Branch estimate an attendance of between 10,000 and 15,000 individuals.
"I urge everyone to conduct themselves peacefully and in an orderly manner. Please behave responsibly and refrain from any form of provocation," he said at a press conference following the Handover of Duties ceremony between himself and former Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, who has been appointed Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director at Bukit Aman.
Mohamed Usuf also issued a stern warning that anyone found inciting unrest would face firm action without compromise.
He said that while the right to assemble and express one's views was protected, it must not be misused in ways that threaten public order, especially on sensitive 3R matters (race, religion, royalty).
"If possible, avoid burning items or flares, and refrain from excessive use of loudspeakers, as seen in previous gatherings.
"Let us all remember that safeguarding national security is a shared responsibility," he added.
Mohamed Usuf also said that police anticipated crowds would begin assembling from as early as 11am at four designated locations before marching towards Dataran Merdeka at 2pm.
At present, no road closures are planned, although this may change depending on developments on the day of the rally.
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