MANOKWARI - The Indonesian National Police and the Indonesian Military (TNI) ensured the security of the West Papua region at the peak of the 77th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia by deploying 546 joint personnel.

The Head of Public Relations of the West Papua Police, Kombes Adam Erwindi, said that in addition to ensuring the security of the Indonesian Independence Day ceremony, the 546 joint personnel were deployed in the context of kamtibmas.

"A total of 546 joint personnel were deployed to carry out security for three days, namely securing the Indonesian Independence Day ceremony on August 17, as well as anticipating disturbances in public order and security on August 18 and 19 as a warning against racism in Papua and West Papua," said Kombes Adam as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday. , August 17 in the morning.

The West Papua Regional Police invites the active role of community, youth, religious leaders including traditional leaders to participate in the success of the celebration of the 77th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia.

"Let's work together to make the series of celebrations for the 77th Indonesian Independence Day successful, the public is advised not to be easily provoked by the invitation of certain groups who only create security disturbances in this region," said Kombes Adam.

If there is negative information that has the potential to interfere with comfort and security, the public is asked to report it to the police post.

"Until 00.00 WIT the West Papua region was monitored and controlled safely. With the help and cooperation of the community, we hope that this safe and peaceful situation will be maintained," continued Kombes Adam.


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