Hundreds of Police Officers Stationed in the City Hall as Anti-Ahok Rally Starts
Jakarta. Hundreds of police officers have been deployed to Jakarta City Hall Friday (02/12) to secure the institution during a protest against Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama across Central Jakarta.
Central Jakarta Police spokesman Comr. Suyatno said a joint force has been deployed, which includes 500 marines and police personnel as well as 200 local municipal police (Satpol PP).
City Hall has been secured with water cannon vehicles, barracuda armed vehicles and fire trucks.
Friday's protest follows a demonstration which turned violent on Nov. 4, demanding the arrest of Basuki for alleged blasphemy.
Protesters have planned a mass Friday prayer at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta, with plans to disperse in the afternoon.
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