South Jakarta Police Establish 10 Observation Posts to Prevent Unrest During Ramadan

South Jakarta Metro Police have established observation posts to prevent unrest and anticipate street brawls across the South Jakarta police jurisdiction, according to Operations Chief of South Jakarta Metro Police Brigadier Tribuana Roseno when contacted in Jakarta on Friday.

He detailed that the 10 posts are located in each subdistrict of South Jakarta, namely the Pasar Manggis Observation Post on Sultan Agung Road, Pasar Manggis (Setiabudi) and the Gandaria Observation Post on Gandaria I Road (Kebayoran Baru).

Additionally, there is the Taman Dakocan Manggarai Observation Post on Manggarai Utara I Road (Tebet), Kalibata Observation Post on Buncit Raya Road RT 14, Kalibata Pulo (Pancoran), Warung Sila Observation Post on Warung Sila Road (Jagakarsa), and the Ulujami Toll Underpass Observation Post on Ulujami Raya Road (Pesanggrahan).

Furthermore, the Agriculture Observation Post on TB Simatupang Road (Pasar Minggu), Cipete Raya Observation Post on Cipete Raya Road, Cipete Selatan (Cilandak), FedEx Observation Post on Ciputat Raya Road (Kebayoran Lama), and Tegal Parang Observation Post on Tegal Parang Utara Road (Mampang Prapatan).

“South Jakarta Metro Police will deploy 150 personnel to secure the Ramadan month,” said Tribuana.

The security activities involve various community elements, including ride-hailing service operators, civil organisations and local community security awareness groups.

The security focus during Ramadan includes several potential disturbances that frequently occur, including youth brawls, illegal racing, and the phenomenon of sarong fights that typically emerge during the fasting month.

Tribuana also reminded the public to be cautious when planning to travel home and to secure their residences before leaving them empty.