Preachers not to be screened<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto
\nsaid yesterday that his office will not screen preachers who are
\nscheduled to deliver sermons during Idul Fitri prayers on Feb. 20.<\/p>\n
"There is no need to screen preachers, because I believe they
\nare people who are endowed with an ability to tell their
\ncongregations good things," the general said.<\/p>\n
And he expressed the hope that preachers will not deliver
\nmessages that might incite people to do "unexpected things".<\/p>\n
Wiranto also said that he is deploying his troops in the city
\nduring the fasting month of Ramadhan and Idul Fitri to support
\nthe city police .<\/p>\n
"My troops are being posted in places such as terminals,
\nrailway stations and markets because many people gather in those
\nplaces," he said.<\/p>\n
In such crowded locations Wiranto believes pickpockets and
\nrobbers are operating and the troops will be there to keep a
\nclose watch on the criminals.<\/p>\n
He refused to publicize the number of troops that will be
\ndeployed during the Idul Fitri holidays, but said that a total of
\n25,000 civilian officials are also being deployed to help the
\npolice secure the city. (yns)<\/p>",
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