Police Intercept, Check People Suspected of Joining Protest at DPR
Police stopped and questioned some people who were suspected of taking part in a protest at the DPR.
Police officers intercepted individuals suspected of participating in a protest at the House of Representatives (DPR/MPR) in Central Jakarta on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The United Pati Society Alliance (AMPB) organized the demonstration, with two primary demands: the passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill and the imposition of the death penalty for corrupt officials.The police conducted checks at various locations, including the Gerbang Pemuda flyover area.
Uniformed and plainclothes officers stopped what they believed to be threatening protesters, examining their belongings to ensure no dangerous items were brought to the protest site.The Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Commissioner General Reynold E.P. Hutagalung, revealed that over 18,504 personnel were deployed for security purposes.
The security strategy employed a humanistic approach, dividing the protest area into six zones. No officers carried firearms or sharp weapons; instead, they relied on persuasion rather than force.All personnel on the ground were instructed to follow their officers' guidance and use alternative routes to prevent traffic congestion.
AMPB leader Supriyono, or Botok, emphasized the protest's focus on the Asset Forfeiture Bill and the death penalty for corrupt officials, asserting that there were no plans to remove President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
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