Police tighten its security measures

DVB ( Aug 27, 2003 )

The Police Directorate has sent a directive to police stations throughout Burma warning them to be especially security conscious and alert during these days.
The directive was sent in response to the major cabinet reshuffle. According to the directive, the police agents are instructed to carefully listen to the people’s conversations about the changes within the SPDC, and to summon and warn those who say more than they should.

Moreover, the police officers are warned by the directive from Police Directorate in Rangoon that big problems could spark off suddenly from little incidents. The local police officers must report daily to their headquarters concerning rumours and unusual incidents.

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma, Oslo, in Burmese 1430 gmt 27 Aug 03