Don't Be Surprised To See Munarman's Trial Will Be Completely Closed, Because This Is A Case Of Terrorism

JAKARTA - The trial of criminal acts of terrorism will be much different from ordinary general courts. So don't be surprised that there are many rules that will be in the trial of the former Secretary of the Islamic Defenders Front, Munarman.

"There is secrecy from the witnesses, then the court apparatus that held the trial," said the East Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Pol Erwin Kurniawan at the East Jakarta District Court while leading the security of the defendant Munarman's inaugural trial, Wednesday December 1.

This trial will be held behind closed doors. Including for the mass media crew who want to cover. In addition, the East Jakarta District Court closed the door during the trial.

"It can be seen that the screen is not prepared or only a YouTube link channel is opened," he said.

It must be understood, he continued, that this is a rule or procedure that must be applied in the trial of alleged criminal acts of terrorism.

"Maybe later the court can explain, we only have a mandate from the Chair of the Court and that is regulated by law," he said as quoted by Antara.

Erwin said as many as 300 personnel were alerted consisting of elements of the TNI/Polri and Satpol-PP to secure the inaugural trial of the defendant Munarwan.

He said the police always take action or anticipate the worst. This means, whether or not there is the possibility of riots and so on, the police still prioritize security anticipation.

Based on field observations, the defendant Munarwan was not presented in person at the East Jakarta District Court. It is known that he attended the trial online.