JAKARTA - The National Police said several of its members were victims of violence when the rioting of the demonstrations rejected the ratification of the Job Creation Law. There was one Polri member being held by the masses.
"There was also a member of this intelligence who was detained, his head was injured," said Head of Public Relations of the Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono to reporters, Friday, October 9.
However, Argo did not explain clearly the process of arresting the members of the Police. Including how to be able to break free from this confinement.
Argo explained that the rioters also damaged several public facilities owned by the Police. As an example, the destruction occurred in the province of Yogyakarta. The mob damaged the DPRD security guard post.
Then, several other facilities, such as bus stops and cafes, were also targeted for destruction by the mob.
"There is also a Tugu Tani post in Central Jakarta. There is also a Sarinah bus stop which was also damaged. This has been anarchist in expressing an opinion. Then Pasar Senen has also been damaged. In Jogja there is also a Cafe Legian that was also burned, damaged," said Argo.
Previously, Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Yusri Yunus said 23 personnel were injured while securing the chaos.
In fact, one of the policewomen who took part in the guard also suffered a fracture in his hand. This policewoman must undergo intensive care at the Kramat Jati Police Hospital, East Jakarta.
"Yes, it is true that 23 Polri personnel were injured during yesterday's demonstration security activities," said Yusri.
From police data, 19 Polri personnel who were previously treated have been allowed to return home. The rest are still undergoing intensive care.
"There are only 4 left now who are still being treated at the National Police hospital in Kramat Jati. There are only 4 left to be treated because it is a bit severe," said Yusri.
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