Cops seal Selangor state secretariat

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PETALING JAYA: Police last night cordoned off the Selangor state secretariat building, preventing anyone other than the state secretary himself or his representatives from entering the building.

State chief police officer Deputy Comm Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar said police had to cordon off the building as supporters from the previous administration and the incoming team had gathered outside the building.

“We took charge of the building, as it belongs to or is under the jurisdiction of the state secretary, who is also the caretaker of the state.

Police cordon: Men in blue sealing off the entrance to the state secretariat in Petaling Jaya last night.

“No one other than him or his deputy or appointed officials, is allowed to enter,” he said when asked about officials from the previous administration trying to force their way into the building.

DCP Khalid said police would be stationed there until the new state government is formed. He said the move was also to ensure peace and security.

In ALOR STAR, PAS supporters blocked the entrance to Wisma Darulaman, the state secretariat building, after the party succeeded in forming the new state government.

Kedah police chief DCP Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said the situation at Wisma Darulaman was under control as police had cordoned off the area to prevent unauthorised personnel from entering the building.

“The security in the state is under control and there is nothing for anyone to fear. Do not listen to rumours or SMSes,” he said.