Police Give Strict Sanctions For Brawlers In The Month Of Ramadan

The rise of brawls that occurred in the Central Jakarta area at the beginning of the month of Ramadan made the police furious. The Central Jakarta Metro Police will firmly take action against the perpetrators of the brawl indiscriminately.

"Strict sanctions are that if you are caught carrying a knife and a brawl, it will be processed legally," said Head of Public Relations of the Central Jakarta Metro Police, Ipda Ruslan when confirmed, Wednesday, March 13.

Meanwhile, the Central Jakarta Metro Police also increased night patrols from 21.00 WIB until dawn. The patrols were carried out jointly from the 3 pillars of the TNI, Polri and Satpol PP as well as other community leaders.

"We urge residents who are still hanging out and in groups to immediately return to their respective homes, avoiding brawls between residents," he said.

In addition to being advised not to go out at night and hang out the following day, the police also set up Pam posts at every Polsek in the ranks and sub-districts.

" Establishing Pam posts at points prone to residents' brawls, which are filled by 3 pillars and local RT/RW leaders to reduce the action of residents' brawls. Joint patrols are also increased at night at vulnerable points," he said.