TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Police Chief Gen. Tito Karnavian and TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said the that the Christmas Day celebration in Indonesia is going well. They made the statement when visiting three major churches in Jakarta, the Menteng HKBP Church, the Immanuel Church, and the Jakarta Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
According to Tito, there is no threat of terrorism. Nevertheless, the police and the TNI continue their guards to ensure that situations will remain under control until January 2, 2018.
"This proves that the Indonesian people are tolerant despite our diversity," Tito told reporters at the Jakarta Cathedral.
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Hadi Tjahjanto said that TNI provides backup to the police. "Hopefully, everything will go safely and smoothly, so that people can enjoy Christmas and New Year's activities peacefully," Hadi said.
Tito, Hadi, and Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo arrived at the Jakarta Cathedral at around 20:30 on Christmas Eve. They were greeted by the Archbishop of Jakarta, Ignatius Suharyo.
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Antara reported that near the Cathedral there are two cards of the Gegana anti-bomb squad and one Panzer Barracuda. A platoon tent was also erected on the sidewalk opposite the Cathedral.
The Sawah Besar Police Chief Comr. Eka Bassith said that situations are safe and under control. A total of 106 officers are deployed to secure the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
"We also have a backup from the TNI, the Satpol PP, a sterilization unit and a platoon of the anti-anarchy forces," he said.
ZARA AMELIA
