Security in E. Java remains tight

SURABAYA, East Java: East Java Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sutanto said on Thursday that it would continue to maintain tight security at a number of locations in the province.

"We don't want to take any risks as bomb terror can happen at anytime, anywhere," he said.

Jl. Soetomo, where the U.S. consulate office is located, remained closed on Thursday.

Police were also checking the bags of visitors to Plaza Tunjungan, Plaza Surabaya and Galaxy Mall -- the three largest shopping malls in Surabaya.

Tight security was also maintained at a coal-fired power plant in Paiton, a hydropower plant in Karang Kates, the Java-Bali electricity transmission lines, Juanda airport, Tanjung Perak seaport and Ketapang seaport.

"We don't want any explosion in Surabaya like those in Bandung, West Java," he said. --JP