Threat Of 20 Prisons, Central Java Police Forbid Residents From Turning On Firecrackers During Ramadan And Eid

Firecrackers (ANTARA)

Central Java Regional Police prohibit residents from lighting firecrackers during the fasting month or during Eid al-Fitr 2023 because it will endanger themselves and others as well as disturb the order and comfort of the environment.

Central Java Police Chief Inspector General of Police Achmad Lutfhi said that his party had instructed the resort police to hold firecracker operations during the fasting month and take firm action against the perpetrators.

"There have been many victims due to firecrackers. The last time it happened was in Kebumen. The victim who assembled firecrackers and exploded took his life," said the Kapolda, quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 11.

Learning from this case, he continued, the Central Java Police prohibited firecrackers during the fasting month, especially on takbiran nights and after Eid al-Fitr 1444 Hijri prayers.

"We urge the public not to use firecrackers so that they are orderly and comfortable for others and themselves," he said after a press conference at the Batang Police.

Achmad Lutfhi gave this picture to remind the public not to repeat cases of firecrackers for so many times.

The Regional Police Chief stated that Article 1 paragraph (1) of the Emergency Law Number 12 of 1951 for anyone who uses explosives, the threat of punishment is severe.

"Whoever intentionally enters Indonesia, who uses, carries, keeps, and who makes associated with explosives carries the death penalty, life imprisonment, and a maximum of 20 years," he said.

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo asked the public not to celebrate Eid by lighting firecrackers.

"There are still positive activities such as staying in touch with family and friends. This is to maintain security and safety together," he said.