KUALA LUMPUR: The country's top cop has issued a stern warning against playing up the "Allah" socks controversy, saying the issue has been resolved.
"The case has been resolved. There is no need to sensationalise this or similar issues again," said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
"It causes anxiety and disharmony and that's not good," he told a press conference.
Razarudin said even though the issue touched on religious sensitivities, there were laws in the country to deal with such matters.
He was commenting on the molotov cocktail attack on a KK Mart outlet in Perak.
The incident is believed to be linked to anger over the sale of a pair of socks bearing the word "Allah" at a KK Mart in Bandar Sunway, Selangor.
Earlier, Razarudin witnessed the handover of duties between the outgoing KL police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid who is retiring, and his successor Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa.
Razarudin also urged all parties to stop playing up issues related to race and religion, including on social media.
"We are monitoring all platforms for posts that can raise racial and religious tensions. If there is a police report, we will investigate.
"There is no need for anyone to throw a molotov cocktail at a KK Mart," he said, adding the police have taken action and people did not need to take matters into their own hands.
Previously, Criminal Investigation Department director, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain called on all parties to stand down on the socks controversy.
Shuhaily said those involved in the KK Mart controversy have been charged, and the public should let the justice system work.