12,500 Joint Apparatus On Standby To Guard The 1812 Action Of Rizieq Shihab's Release

Rizieq Shihab when he just returned from Saudi Arabia and arrived at Petamburan on November 10 and was greeted by his supporters (Photo: Irfan Meidianto)

JAKARTA - A total of 12,500 joint personnel of the Indonesian Military-Police and the Regional Government (Pemda) of DKI Jakarta were deployed to guard the 1812 demonstration around the State Palace, Central Jakarta.

Originally, this demonstration demanded the release of Rizieq Shihab, who is currently detained in connection with an alleged case of sedition and violation of health protocols. However, not all officers were immediately deployed.

"For strength (security), we will deploy 5,000 personnel," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Yusri Yunus in his statement, Friday, December 18.

Meanwhile, as many as 7,500 personnel are alerted or reserved. Currently they are stationed at several points which will later be deployed if the situation is deemed unfavorable.

"We have prepared 7,500 reserves. Where are the reserves? At Monas, in the DPR as well as at the Regional Police and in battalions by the army," said Yusri.

Previously, Polda Metro Jaya emphasized that it would not issue a crowd permit related to the demonstration plan of elements of society who are members of the National Anti-Communist Alliance (ANAK) NKRI.

The demonstration will be held on Friday, 18 December. This action demands the release of Rizieq Shihab, who is currently detained in connection with a case of violating the health protocol.