Top cop issues poll warning

Top cop issues poll warning

CAMBODIA: Cambodia's top cop Hok Lundy on Tuesday ordered the
armed forces to leave their guns at home on polling day but
warned any violent protests in the aftermath of Sunday's national
elections would be met with force.

He said his troops must comply and that no guns would be
allowed near polling booths while the police and military must
also ensure security for voters, political activists, local and
international election monitors.

"Your duty will not be over until after the elections and your
duty will have to be fulfilled until the new government is
formed," he declared to reporters.

He said large political rallies were expected in the capital
on Friday, the last day of official election campaigning.

But Hok Lundy also warned that in a post-electoral environment
his men would be armed with police dogs, tear gas and electric
batons which would be used if political activists protested the
result in a violent fashion. --AFP