Indonesia to deploy 47,000 security personnel for election dispute
As many as 47,000 personnel from the Indonesian police, military and administration are mobilised to secure important landmarks across Jakarta on June 27 when the Constitutional Court (MK) is scheduled to announce its ruling on the presidential election dispute case.
As many as 47,000 personnel from the Indonesian police, military and administration are mobilised to secure important landmarks across Jakarta. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – As many as 47,000 personnelfrom the Indonesian police, military and administration are mobilised to secureimportant landmarks across Jakarta on June 27 when the Constitutional Court (MK)is scheduled to announce its ruling on the presidential election dispute case.
National police spokesman Brig. Gen. Dedi Prasetyo said that in a bid toanticipate any public disturbances, 17,000 soldiers, 28,000 policemen and20,000 officers from the capital city’s administration would be deployed.
Some 13,000 will be assigned in the MK building complex,the remaining 15,000 will be posted at the State Palace, General ElectionsCommission building, Elections Supervisory Agency building, and number ofembassies, he said.
The official stressed that with such security measures,local people should not be concerned and can conduct their daily activities onthe day the decision is made.
The Indonesian election was held onApril 17 to select the president, vice presidents, and more than 20,000 localand national lawmakers. The presidential race pit incumbent President JokoWidodo and retired general Prabowo Subianto.
The General Election Commission (KPU) of Indonesia said on May 21 that JokoWidodo won the election. Meanwhile, his rival Prabowo Subianto rejected theresults, and filed a complaint on the voting results at the ConstitutionalCourt.-VNA
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As many as 47,000 personnel from the Indonesian police, military and administration are mobilised to secure important landmarks across Jakarta. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
