Idul Adha security

Idul Adha security

JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police precinct deployed 499 police officers to safeguard security during the commemoration of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha) yesterday.

Col. Edi Darnadi, head of the police precinct, told reporters that the 499 officers were posted at 59 mosques used for the Idul Adha prayer, 26 major shopping centers and 53 amusement centers.

Edi said that not all mosques in the North Jakarta area were served by police officers due to the lack of personnel.

"The police officers were on duty only at mosques with large congregations," Edi was quoted by Antara as saying. (hhr)