FPI storms discotheque

FPI storms discotheque

JAKARTA: Hundreds of Islam Defenders Front (FPI) members
raided a Central Jakarta nightclub early Friday morning and
forced the management to close the venue until seven days after
the Idul Fitri holidays.

FPI Secretary General Ustadz Ja'far Siddiq, who led the raid,
said the 1001 Nights Discotheque, on Jl. Hayam Wuruk, had
violated city administration regulations banning clubs from
opening during certain hours during Ramadhan. He said the club
opened from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.

A representative for 1001 Nights Discotheque, Jarot, signed a
letter stating that he agreed to temporarily stop the business.
Mangga Besar subdistrict head Dasuki Jaros also gave his
signature.

"If they open tomorrow, we will destroy it," Ja'far was
quoted by Antara as saying.

The vicinity was tightly guarded by hundreds of police
officers who were deployed to monitor the situation and prevent
the standoff from deteriorating further.

The police, who are supposed to enforce the governor's decree
on the temporary closure of entertainment spots, did not prevent
the FPI from taking over the police's role.

Last week, the FPI raided two night spots and destroyed
hundreds of bottles of alcohol.--JP