The Viral Car Of The Minister Of Religion Took The TransJakarta Line, Polda Metro Claims To Have Not Received A Report

JAKARTA - The car of the Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has been in the spotlight on social media for crossing the TransJakarta route. Regarding the viral incident, Polda Metro Jaya stated that it had not received a report

Based on the video footage circulating, Yaqut Cholil's car with the number plate RI 24 was seen crossing the TransJakarta route. However, it stopped because the bus in front of him had problems.

The car that the Minister of Religion was traveling in had to turn back.

"Let's check later, I haven't received a report yet," said Traffic Director of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Latif Usman to reporters Wednesday, July 24.

In addition, the police also do not know about the origin of the unit from the members guarding the Minister of Religion.

Ditlantas will confirm the actual facts behind the viral video.

"What will this be the one who escorts from Korlantas or where, we don't know this yet. My members have not been checked yet," said Latif.

Meanwhile, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Religion, Anna Hasbie, said that the incident did happen. At that time, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas was about to go to the Ministry of Religion office on Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta, on July 23.

However, it is emphasized that if not every day RI 24 cars use the busway lane.

"In practice, both the routes and the lanes used depend on the apparatus coordinating with the officers on the road," said Anna.