JAKARTA - Dozens of students in Kediri, East Java were arrested by the local police when they were about to take part in a demonstration against the Job Creation Law at the Kediri City DPRD Building.
Head of the Kediri City Police, AKBP Miko Indrayana, said that those who were secured were SMP and SMA / SMK status. They come from various schools including from Kediri District / Kediri City to Nganjuk.
"The members conducted an examination of the protesters and it is known that 15 protesters are still students. We secure it and coordinate directly with schools," he said in Kediri, reported by Antara, Wednesday, October 21.
It is known that there were dozens of students caught in the raids. Three students were secured at the mass gathering point at the Indonesian National Building (GNI) in Kediri City. Meanwhile, there were 12 other students who were also secured by officers from a number of points to the location of the action, the Kediri City DPRD building.
The students are expected to join the mass of protesters rejecting the Omnibus Law on the Job Creation Act which will take place in front of the Kediri City DPRD building.
They were gathered by officers at the Kediri Police Headquarters. When examined, there was one student who was caught carrying a plastic package filled with liquor in his bag. In addition, there are other students who carry dangerous objects in the seat of their motorbike.
Kapolresta Kediri suspected that the students were instigated by certain individuals via social media. In fact, these children should attend lessons online.
Meanwhile, the action continued in front of the Kediri City DPRD building. The masses wore black clothes. They still reject the Omnibus Law on the Job Creation Act in Kediri. They think that the Act is on the side of investors.
The action received close guard from the police and other related officials. The action took place in an orderly and smooth manner. The crowd was met by the Secretary of the Kediri City DPRD Tri Krisminarko.
Tri said the members of the Kediri City DPRD are having a meeting outside the city, but he will convey his aspirations to the DPRD members.
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