After The Riot At The North Sumatra DPRD, The Police Arrested A Demonstrator Carrying A Klewang Weapon

MEDAN - Police arrested a demonstrator carrying a sharp klewang weapon during a demonstration at the DPRD office of North Sumatra (North Sumatra), Jalan Imam Bonjol, Medan.

The man who was arrested named M Alwi Munthoha Langkat (20), a resident of Jalan Tanjung Gusta. Currently, he is secured at the West Medan Police Headquarters for examination.

Head of Public Relations of the North Sumatra Regional Police, Kombes Tatan Dirsan Atmaja, said that initially the personnel were carrying out security for the demonstration at Merdeka Square. At that time, there were police who saw motorcyclists towards the North Sumatra DPRD.

"When an inspection was carried out inside the motorbike rider's backpack, a sharp weapon was found. Then the officers immediately secured it to the West Medan Police," said Tatan, Thursday, October 8.

The police appealed to the demonstrators at the North Sumatra DPRD office to maintain security and order so that the situation in Medan City remains conducive.

"Please convey your aspirations in an orderly and polite manner," he said.

Until 16.00 WIB, conditions in the North Sumatra DPRD building were gradually conducive. Students are still in the vicinity of the North Sumatra DPRD building with police escort.