DENPASAR - The Denpasar City Police, Bali prohibits fireworks on New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve, as a form of concern for victims of natural disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra.
"We convey that overall Indonesia is still grieving, the disaster is so big that we need empathy for people who experience disasters," said Head of Public Relations Section of Denpasar Police, Kompol Ketut Sukadi, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, December 27.
He explained that the ban was a follow-up to the order of the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
The decision is valid from the issuance of the Police Chief's telegram letter including permits issued before the ban.
"This is in accordance with the circular telegram of the National Police Chief to not issue fireworks permits in the context of welcoming Christmas and New Year. If there is someone whose permit has already been issued, please immediately issue a cancellation letter," he said.
This also applies to the management of tourist attractions in the legal jurisdiction of the Denpasar Police, which includes the City of Denpasar and the South Badung Regency area.
To avoid violations of the ban, the Denpasar Police will work with the Kita Denpasar Satpol-PP to carry out discipline and raids during the New Year's Eve.
"What is clear is that we at the Denpasar Police will work with the Satpol PP to carry out the discipline. Later we will see what the action is like and according to the mistake. If you have issued a permit, immediately cancel it," he said.
Sukadi emphasized that his party would take firm action against customers for fireworks parties during the New Year.
"Regarding the permit, we have not received the data. What is clear is that the police chief's appeal cannot be negotiated anymore," he concluded.
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