Indonesian police deploy 5,955 personnel for student protests in Jakarta

Jakarta authorities mobilized a significant security force of 5,955 personnel to manage student demonstrations across the capital on Monday. The joint forces, comprising Polda Metro Jaya, Polres Metro Jakpus, and subordinate police stations, were deployed to ensure public order during the protests.

According to Iptu Erlyn Sumantri, Head of Public Relations for Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat, students from various universities gathered at locations including Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, in front of the DPR/MPR RI building, and Jalan Kwitang Raya. Traffic management in these areas was described as situational, depending on the size of the crowds.

Police urged all members of the public wishing to express their aspirations to adhere to administrative procedures, ensuring that activities proceed safely without disrupting public order. This call for order comes as Jakarta also hosted a state visit from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace.

Last week also saw student protests in Jakarta, with some demonstrations being intercepted by authorities before reaching their intended locations. Similar waves of protests by students and civil groups have occurred in other cities like Bandung, Solo, and Yogyakarta in the preceding days. The current demonstrations add to a series of public expressions of dissent across Indonesia.

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Regarding traffic engineering in the location, it is situational, taking into account the number of masses in the field.