Learning From Previous Incidents, Police Will Check Ambulances Around Student Demonstration Points

Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Endra Zulpan/ Antara

JAKARTA - The police will check the ambulances that are at or leading to the student demonstration points in the Horse Statue area and the DPR-MPR RI. The examination was carried out randomly.

"Not all of our ambulances are sweeping or checking. But of course the ambulances at the demonstration site, both at the DPR and the Horse Statue that are suspicious, will certainly be checked," said Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E. Zulpan when contacted , Monday, April 11th.

This inspection is carried out to prevent the use of ambulances that are not in accordance with their designation. Because, reflecting on past demonstrations, ambulances are often used to transport stones.

Then, it was given to the rioters to attack the police officers who carried out the security action.

"But not all ambulances because we know that ambulances can be prioritized on the road," said Zulpan. Officers in the field, said Zulpan, will be more selective in observing the movements of mass demonstrations. If found, action according to the rules will be carried out immediately.

The main focus in the inspection is more on the ambulance which is at the point of demonstration activity.

"Yes, it is selective, especially in places where there are demonstrations. We will see later that officers will understand better in the field whether it is a real ambulance or just a shield," said Zulpan.