15,000 troops to secure Jakarta

15,000 troops to secure Jakarta

Jakarta: The Jakarta authorities has ordered some 15,000
security personnel to the capital as a safety precaution during
the coming holidays of Idul Fitri, Christmas and the New Year,
Governor Sutiyoso said.

"The Jakarta police will lead the operation to maintain
security, (with) troops from Indonesian Military (TNI), National
Police and city administration security officers," Sutiyoso said
Monday after meeting President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

He added that the city administration will cooperate with mass
organizations to keep the peace and order in the capital.

Last year, the city saw shocking incidents of Christmas
bombings in at least four churches, and some across the country
that claimed dozens of lives.

"We also will hold massive prayer on Dec.15 involving the
Ansor Youth Movement, Muhammadiyah Youth organization and Pemuda
Pancasila," Sutiyoso said.

The President is scheduled to attend the celebration.--JP