Rizieq Conveys An Apology, Police: Investigation Is Still Ongoing

JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya emphasized that the legal process for the alleged violation of the health protocol for Najwa Shihab's wedding was still ongoing. Although, Rizieq Shihab has already apologized for the crowd.

"Go ahead, it is circulating in the media that PA 212 also apologized for the crowd. Please tell the Indonesian people," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Yusri Yunus to reporters, Wednesday, December 2.

Yusri said Rizieq's apology did not erase the ongoing case. Investigators will continue to carry out a number of examinations in the investigation process which will eventually lead to the determination of the suspect.

"The investigation is still ongoing, yes. The investigation is still ongoing about the violation of the health protocol that occurred in the Petamburan area at the time of the marriage contract for children of MRS's relatives," he said.

Previously, Rizieq Shihab apologized for his supporters creating a crowd because they were enthusiastic about meeting him and creating unrest amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The crowd took place at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Cengkareng, Tangerang; Petamburan, Central Jakarta; Tebet; and Megamendung, Bogor, West Java.

"I apologize to the whole community if in the crowd at the airport, in Petamburan, in Tebet, in Megamendung there is a buildup which is out of control because of enthusiasm," said Rizeq at the National Dialogue of 100 Ulama and Figures which was broadcast online on Front TV, Wednesday, December 2.

Realizing that each activity inevitably leads to the appearance of a crowd of supporters, Rizieq then decided not to make visits to various places.

"I was with my friends in the DPP FPI. Since the incident we stopped there were no more crowds," he said.

"All plans, schedules for out of town, to our areas are stopped until the pandemic ends," he said.