Central Jakarta Metro Police deployed 2,100 joint personnel to secure demonstrations in the DPR/MPR RI Building area, Tanah Abang District, Central Jakarta on Thursday, April 6. The police asked the field coordinators of the mass action to take responsibility for the group they led.
"It must be responsible for members of the group they lead, must ensure that they must be free from groups or intruders who have always been used as scapegoats for ending disordered demonstrations, on the grounds that they say there are provocateurs," Kombes Komarudin told reporters, Thursday, April 6.
The police chief also appealed to the protesters to work together to report that there were intruders among them.
"Yes, just report it to us, because we are there. We provide services, oversee the course of action, and of course also to ensure that other people are not affected by expressing opinions in public," he said.
As for the number of people, Kombes Komarudin did not know how many. His party only made security preparations.
"We urge the public to look for other alternative routes because today there will be expressing opinions at several points, including in the DPR. Looking for other alternative routes to avoid congestion around these mass points," he said.
Meanwhile, the participants of the action who want to express opinions in public must comply and follow the applicable laws and regulations.
"The demonstration is the right of all citizens, please, but you must also pay attention to the rights of other people, the rights of other street users, especially this is the fasting month. The hope is that all activities are maintained, you can continue to be wise, those who convey aspirations are also welcome. Those who want to open the pusa are also not disturbed," he said.
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