Polda Metro Jaya emphasized that the arrests made related to riots in the Jakarta area some time ago were not targeting the demonstrators. The arrests were made against parties or individuals who were proven to have committed acts of anarchism and violated the law.
"What we have arrested, which we are processing criminally, are not demonstrators. What we are punishing is rioters, destroyers, burners, disturbances of public order that cause criminal disturbances that harm others," said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Brigadier General Ade Ary Syam Indradi to reporters, Monday, September 15.
In addition, he also emphasized the investigation process against the suspects of the riots. Ade stated that everything was done professionally and in accordance with applicable procedures.
"Investigations are carried out carefully, carefully, and of course prioritizing the principles of proportionality, professional, transparent, and accountable. Now it has entered the investigation stage because a suspect has been detained," he said.
Investigators, said Ade, are still continuing to match witness statements with suspects, evidence, and the location of the incident in order to get a complete picture of the incident.
"Investigation is a process to shed light on criminal events and find out who should be suspected. Currently investigators are continuing to work," said Ade.
In handling the riots, at least hundreds of people were arrested. Then, 43 of them were named suspects.
Of the dozens of people, the majority were perpetrators involved in anarchist actions from August 25 to 31. They vandalized public facilities to attacks on police.
While the other six people are incitement clusters. They are said to be spreading anarchic invitations through social media.
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