Police to Monitor Vulnerable Spots on Takbiran Night in Jakarta
24 June 2017 12:34 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Depok - Jakarta Police stated that there are four vulnerable spots that require close attention from the police during takbiran (God is great chanting) night as part of 2017 Ramadan Operation in Jakarta.
"To secure several points, we have deployed personnel," Jakarta Police chief Insp.Gen. Muhammad Iriawan said on Friday, June 23.
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Iriawan did not offer further explanation on the four volatile locations. However, he said, the police have anticipated potential security disruption in the locations.
In addition, Jakarta Police has set up 102 security posts for Ramadniya operation and assigned 16,000 personnel to maintain order during takbiran night this year, he said.
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Iriawan revealed that one of the volatile spots is Istiqlal Mosque since President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo plans to have his Eid prayer in Istiqlal.
Jokowi will also hold an open house for all public officials and the general public to have a friendly meeting (silaturahmi) in the presidential palace.
IMAM HAMDI