Surakarta Palace residence fitted with barbed wire; officials cite security

The Sasana Narendra, the private residence of Pakubuwana XIV Purbaya in the Surakarta Palace complex in Solo, Central Java, has been fitted with barbed wire, sparking viral social media attention. KPA Singonagoro, a spokesperson for the palace, confirmed the installation on the fence of Sasana Narendra, which faces Keputren.

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It's at the front of Narendran (Sasana Narendra) which leads to Keputren.

Singonagoro explained that the barbed wire was a security enhancement due to the regular movement of people in the area. He emphasized that Sasana Narendra is the residence of the king and the Queen Mother (GKR Ageng), and the measure was standard practice, comparing it to security at official residences for regents, mayors, and police chiefs.

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We see frequent passage there.

He dismissed suggestions that the wire was installed due to specific threats from external parties. Singonagoro also assured that the security measure would not impede access to or from Sasana Narendra towards Keputren, as it guards a private area.

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It's normal. Not just here, official residences of regents, mayors, police chiefs also have such things.

However, GKR Wandansari, also known as Gusti Moeng, who leads a different faction within the palace, expressed surprise at the decision. "Maybe they think we are going to cause trouble or something?" she questioned, indicating a potential internal disconnect or differing perspectives on the necessity of the security measure.

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It's a door leading to a private area, so there shouldn't be any problem.