Metro Jaya Regional Police Chief Inspector General Fadil Imran Supports TNI To Remove Rizieq's Billboards

TNI troops remove Rizieq Shihab's billboards (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Head of Metro Jaya Regional Police, Inspector General Fadil Imran, said that his party supported the TNI's move to remove billboards with Rizieq Shihab's picture in a number of wikayahs. This affirmation was conveyed by Inspector General Fadil on his first day on duty at Polda Metro Jaya.

"I support what the Pangdam Jaya does. Because it must be a good goal for this republic for this country," said Inspector General Fadil to reporters, Jakarta, Friday, November 20.

According to Fadil, installing billboards without a permit is a violation. Therefore, the steps to lower the billboards were right.

"It violates the Perda to put up the banner, there are rules. There must be a permit and must pay taxes," said Inspector General Fadil.

Inspector General Fadil emphasized that in the future his party would take preventive measures so that a similar incident would not be repeated. This includes preventing the occurrence of crowds in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"So please friends don't get me wrong. We will intervene in all the steps that could cause a crowd to preventive straight intervention from early on. Clearly yes, thank you," he said.

On this day a number of members of the TNI, Satpol PP and Polri removed Rizieq's billboards and others in a number of areas. Billboards were lowered because they did not have a permit.

In addition, the Polda Metro Jaya is also investigating the alleged violation of health protocols during the marriage ceremony of Rieziq Shihab's daughter, Najwa Shihab. A number of people have been asked for information, including the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan and the Chief Organizer of the wedding ceremony.