Had Tense, The Police Ensured That The Demonstration In Front Of The Al-zaytun Indramayu Islamic Boarding School Was Conducive

Indramayu Police Chief AKBP Fahri Siregar gave information after the mass demonstrations dispersed in Indramayu, West Java, Thursday (22/6/2023). (ANTARA/Khaerul Izan)

The Indramayu Police confirmed that the demonstration in front of the Al-zaytun Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes) was conducive despite tensions.

"Overall the demonstrations this time are conducive," said Indramayu Police Chief AKBP Fahri Siregar in Indramayu, Thursday.

Fahri said officers were on standby from all lines so that the demonstrations held by the masses on behalf of the Dharma Ayu Solidarity Forum in front of the Al-zaytun Islamic Boarding School were safe.

He also admitted that there had been several who forced their way into the front of the gate which had been guarded by the officers. However, those who forced their way in had been secured and released again because they did not violate the crime.

"Indeed, someone was arrested, but because there was no criminal element, we released it again," said Fahri.

He added that his party also chased away students who participated in infiltrating the ranks of demonstrators.

Fahri regretted that they should not have participated in the demonstration considering that they were still in school hours.

In guarding this demonstration, the Indramayu Police deployed 1,200 members.

Fahri also requested that the polemic that is currently happening regarding Al-zaytun Islamic Boarding School be handed over to its experts.

He also ensured that he would continue to oversee the follow-up demonstration in front of the Al-zaytun Islamic Boarding School.

"Our members who participated in guarding the course of the demonstration totaled 1,200 people," he said.