56 Polling Stations in Central Jakarta Guarded Tightly
Reported by Andry | Translated by Isa Efriadi
We had mapping 56 polling stations that are prone to conflict as in Johar Baru, Tanah Abang, and Sawah Besar
As many as 56 polling stations (TPS) in Central Jakarta which considered as prone with public order violation will be tightly guarded by Central Jakarta Police Resort.
2,700 Prisoners to Cast Their VotesEach polling stations will be guarded by two personnel since voting up to ballot counting. "We had mapping 56 polling stations that are prone to conflict as in Johar Baru, Tanah Abang, and Sawah Besar," said AKBP Apollo Sinambela, operational police chief, Tuesday (4/8).
He added that 1,114 personnel will be deployed to secure 1,852 polling stations at eight sub-districts in Central Jakarta.
Tanah Abang Police Sector Chief, AKBP Kus Subiantoro, separately contacted said, there are 24 spots of prone to conflict polling stations out of total 286.
"10 spots are spread in Kebon Melati, 14 spots in Petamburan. about 61 prisoners will take vote in jail," he stated.
Meanwhile, Head of Jakarta Regional Commission of Election, Sumarno, admitted 2,700 prisoners of city police, sector police, and resort police will be facilitated to vote inside the jail.
"15,000 prisoners in Cipinang, Salemba, and Pondok Bambu penitentiary are also listed as Final Voters List (DPT)," he said.
