Since the crack of dawn, tension could be felt in the air. The hamlet of Manek Urai had transformed into a battlefield.

Outside the SK Peria polling station, the temperature had been on the rise since morning as some 300 supporters of PAS and Umno traded insults.

NONE Soon after, it was reported that they began to pelt one another with stones and water bottles, resulting in some losing even their teeth.

This forced the police to deploy members of the Light Strike Force and calm was restored in a matter of minutes.

Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan said the incident took place at about noon when supporters of both parties were gathering at the polling station, with PAS supporters taunting the other group

"This caused a quarrel among them that led to the stone-throwing incident.

"One of the stones hit a Puteri Umno member on the hip causing it to swell while another member broke her teeth in the incident," he was quoted as saying by Bernama .

Musa also said a PAS supporter was arrested at the scene and is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing hurt.

He said the victims had been sent to Kuala Krai Hospital and that police reports had been lodged.

Muhyiddin: EC must take action

musa hassan bukit gantang by election pc 030409 02 Commenting on the large party flags placed by PAS supporters on their vehicles, Musa said he had instructed Kelantan police chief Abdul Rahim Hanafi to take action as it could endanger other road users.

They were also putting themselves to risk as the flags could obstruct the drivers' view, he said.

"It could also create provocation which could lead to untoward incidents," he added.

Overall, Musa said, the polling proceeded smoothly.

Meanwhile, commenting on the stone-throwing incident, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the action of PAS supporters was regrettable.

Muhyiddin also slammed PAS supporters for not adhering to the Election Commission's instruction not to place flags on their vehicles.

"I hope the EC will take action to ensure safety," he said.

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