Police guard nightspots

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: All entertainment spots such as theaters, discotheques, bars and karaokes clubs here were being tightly guarded by police during the Ramadhan fasting month, Purwokerto Police chief Lt. Col. Jhonny Hutauruk said on Saturday.

"We check on their operating hours to make sure they are respecting the provisions during the holy fasting month and to avoid any possible disputes such as mass attacks which can trigger widespread unrest," Jhonny explained.

At least 60 entertainment spots in the town are being guarded by about 100 police personnel who are supported by members of civilian security task forces from Nahdlatul Ulama and political parties.(45/edt)