The Police Will Dismiss The Supporting Crowds When They Come When Rizieq Shihab Is Being Examined

Polda Metro Jaya Building (Irfan Meidianto / VOI)

JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya emphasized that it would take firm action against the masses of supporters of Rizieq Shihab who were present at the second investigation agenda on Monday, December 7. It is said that the arrival of the masses will cause a crowd and have an impact on the potential spread of COVID-19.

"We have said that from the first summons it is the same. It is enough to be accompanied by a lawyer. Anyone who comes here with the masses will be firmly committed," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Yusri Yunus to reporters, Friday, December 4.

Yusri said the firm action that would be taken was solely to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. In addition, firm action also refers to the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) regulations.

"PSBB rules are clear that they should not crowd crowds. We urge all of them not to deliver and just have a lawyer," he explained.

However, if they continue to ignore the appeal given and choose to come, the police will not hesitate to arrest them and process the applicable law.

"The point is we will disband and will act decisively by making arrests according to the rules if we continue to force the crowd to bring the masses to Polda Metro Jaya," he said.

Previously, Rizieq Shihab and Hanif Alatas would be questioned as witnesses in a case of suspected violation of procedure health protocol in Petamburan.

"We schedule the summons for the MRS and MHA for Monday, December 7," said Yusri.

Yusri hopes that the two of them can fulfill the second summons. Because, as good citizens, they must respect the legal process.

"We are waiting for Monday, so don't think about it. We wait for Monday, not in case. Hopefully he will come," said Yusri.

There are also one case of alleged violation of the health protocol (prokes) for Rizieq Shihab's daughter's wedding, which has been upgraded from investigation to investigation.

Based on the title of the case, the police found an alleged violation of Law number 6 of 2018 concerning Health Quarantine. Currently investigators are collecting evidence that supports the alleged violation.