Wanita Umno branch chief punched in the face
(TMI) – Wanita Umno Bandar Baru Sentul (1C) chief Norsidah Abu Bakar was punched in the eye during a scuffle with a PAS supporter in Ulu Sedaka when she went to greet voters during the Sungai Limau by-election today.
The incident occurred when the 50-year-old refused to move away from the spot after being ordered to do so by several PAS members.
Norsidah, accompanied by Seputeh Wanita Umno chief Datuk Azizah Abdul Samad, lodged a police report.
Later at a press conference at the Yan district police headquarters, Kedah police chief Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim urged supporters from PAS and BN to adhere to instructions from the police and the Election Commission.
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir expressed his frustration.
“This sort of provocation, whether by locals or outsiders, will affect the mood of the voters. BN will not to respond to such provocation. There is no need to,” he said during a visit to a polling centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Besar.