JAKARTA - A number of members of the Central Jakarta Metro Police were injured in securing a demonstration in front of the DKI Jakarta City Hall (Balkot) Building, Central Jakarta, Wednesday, May 21.

"7 policemen were injured," said Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro when confirmed, Wednesday, May 21, evening.

The demonstrators were equipped with a blue student alma mater Dongker. In this action, the demonstrators did not carry posters and banners of demands.

However, the demonstration that began to run peacefully, finally ended in a clash between the Police officers who were on guard with the students.

Chaos occurred when the masses tried to enter the Jakarta City Hall area through the exit. However, because the door was tightly closed, the demonstrators looked for other doors.

The police officers who were on guard immediately confronted the crowd who tried to push in until finally the riots broke out.


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