Yogyakarta City Police (Polresta) stated that they were investigating the case of throwing Molotov cocktails at the Police Post at Simpang Empat Pingit, Yogyakarta City, on Thursday, September 4 morning.

Temporary Official (Ps) of the Head of Public Relations of the Yogyakarta Police, Iptu Gandung Harjunadi, when confirmed in Yogyakarta, Thursday, said the incident occurred at around 05.20 WIB.

"It has been checked with the officers. Currently, we are investigating," he said, confiscated by Antara.

Gandung explained that an unknown person threw a Molotov cocktail at the police post gate and then fell under it.

At the time of the incident, he said, the police post was being guarded by eight personnel.

"He was thrown into the door falling below it, then the officers inside came out, the person (thrower Molotov) ran," he said.

Gandung said there was one perpetrator riding a motorcycle.

Even though the CCTV footage has been checked, his party has not yet received details on the police number (nopol) of the perpetrator's vehicle.

To anticipate similar incidents, Gandung added, the police will intensify patrols.

"Our anticipation is to keep the Yogyakarta Police Headquarters and large-scale patrols still running today," said Gandung.


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