Police Said Rizieq Shihab Would Immediately Undergo An Independent COVID-19 Swab Test

Rizieq Shihab when he came to the top, Simpang Gadog, Ciawi, Bogor, West Java some time ago (Arif Firmansyah / Antara)

JAKARTA - The Grand Imam of the Islamic Defenders Front, Rizieq Shihab, will undergo a COVID-19 swab independently, after reportedly falling ill a few days after crowds broke out on the day of his son's marriage contract.

This was confirmed by Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Pol Heru Novianto after his representative met Rizieq at his residence on Jalan Petamburan III, Central Jakarta.

"They said they wanted to carry out an independent swab," Heru said in Jakarta, as reported by Antara, Monday, November 23.

Heru said a number of representatives from the Tanah Abang Metro Police were sent to urge Rizieq to undergo a COVID-19 swab test on Saturday, November 21.

This was done after receiving information that Rizieq was sick with the characteristics of being suspected of being exposed to COVID-19.

However, Rizieq could not be found on the grounds that he was taking a break and did not receive guests.

So, the police only appealed to Rizieq through his envoy from the front of the house fence.

Heru ensured Rizieq Shihab would carry out a COVID-19 swab test independently, without government facilities.