Police in Kelantan have tightened security controls along the Malaysia-Thailand border following a deadly shooting incident in Pattani, southern Thailand, on May 25.
Kelantan police chief Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the situation along the border remains under control despite growing concerns triggered by the attack, which killed the wife of a police officer and injured their infant child.
“The situation at our border with Thailand is still under control,” he said.
“Although the incident in Pattani is considered isolated, we are taking additional precautionary measures following the attack.”
He said all personnel stationed at border areas have been instructed to remain highly alert and maintain full readiness while carrying out their duties.
Mohd Yusoff spoke to reporters during an Aidiladha korban programme organised by the Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan today.
According to him, police are also continuing close cooperation with other security agencies to ensure border areas remain safe and peaceful.
Monitoring and surveillance activities, including patrols along illegal crossing routes and identified hotspot areas, have also been intensified following the shooting.
Last Monday, four armed men disguised as Muslim women wearing hijabs reportedly opened fire on the vehicle of a police officer outside Sekolah Prasanwittayamulniti in Yarang district, Pattani, at around 3.30pm local time.
The officer’s wife, who was a teacher at the school and had recently returned from maternity leave after giving birth, was killed in the attack along with their two-month-old baby girl.
The police officer himself was reportedly injured during the shooting.
The incident has heightened security concerns in southern Thailand, where sporadic violence linked to insurgent activities has continued for years.
