Violent crimes in the restive South have been slashed 70 per cent over the past 10 months, a National Police adviser claimed yesterday- but threats remain over the coming religious period.
Adul said he advised them to work carefully and cooperate with other agencies to ensure a peaceful Ramadan, as there were many insurgent attacks during the sacred fasting period last year.
Police, especially those who are Muslims, should join in local Islamic activities during the month.
"Authorities are bracing for possible retribution by militants after two rebels were killed extra-judicially in Yala's Bannangsata district," he said.
The fasting this year runs from August 11-September 9.