JAKARTA - The Banjarmasin Police in South Kalimantan (Kalsel) deployed 176 personnel to secure the Good Friday worship of Christians when commemorating the death of Jesus Christ.
Head of Public Relations of the Banjarmasin Police, Ipda Sunarmo, said that public security is a top priority.
"The Banjarmasin Police have alerted 176 personnel to ensure security during the celebration because this is our top priority," said Ipda Sunarmo in Banjarmasin, Friday, April 18, as quoted by Antara.
He also explained that a number of personnel would be assigned to secure 24 locations consisting of 22 churches and 2 restaurants, namely the Lima Rasa Restaurant and BnB Depot.
"These personnel will be placed in each church and two food stalls. In addition, the Banjarmasin Police together with the ranks of the Sector Police have also been patrolling since Thursday night to ensure that everything goes smoothly and safely," he explained representing the Banjarmasin Police Chief Kombes Pol. Kuncun Kurniadi.
Not only that, to ensure the absence of security disturbances, previously the K-9 Unit of the Samapta Directorate of the South Kalimantan Police had been deployed to sterilize a number of churches on Thursday, April 17.
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Ipda Sunarmo also appealed to the public to participate in maintaining the situation in Banjarmasin City so that it remains safe and conducive.
"We ask for his cooperation with the public to immediately report anything suspicious in order to maintain mutual security," he appealed.
Sunarmo hopes that the entire series of Good Friday services in Banjarmasin City can run peacefully and bring joy to Christians.
"It is hoped that the celebration of Good Friday in Banjarmasin can take place peacefully and with joy for all Christians," concluded Sunarmo.
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