Police to keep Rizieq in custody

Police to keep Rizieq in custody

JAKARTA: Police will continue to hold the Islam Defenders
Front (FPI) chairman, Al Habib Rizieq Shihab, who is charged with
instigating violence and vandalism, for questioning, a senior
police officer said on Friday.

"We still need to interrogate Rizieq further as we haven't yet
completed the case file," said city police detectives chief Sr.
Comr. Andi Chaerudin.

Andi said police would keep Rizieq in custody for another 20
days in accordance with Criminal Code Procedures (KUHAP).

Police have detained Rizieq for 20 days for his alleged role
in a string of violent raids on nightclubs and entertainment
centers across Jakarta for three consecutive years.

The police have also arrested dozens of FPI senior members in
connection with the violent raids. --JP