The ranks of Satpol PP personnel assisted by Central Jakarta Cleanliness Sub-Department tore down 41 illegal huts stood atop the drain and sidewalk alongside Jalan Bonang until Jalan Proklamasi, Menteng Sub-District, Sunday (9/21).

Alhamdulillah (thank God), there is no protest from building owners, considering we had done socialization about demolishment plan

The demolishment runs smoothly without protest from building owners. After demolishment process, personnel were transporting building debris using five trucks owned by Jakarta Cleanliness Department and Satpol PP  to be destroyed.

"Alhamdulillah (thank God), there is no protest from building owners, considering we had done socialization about demolishment plan," said Head of Menteng Sub-District, Bondan Dyah Ekowati.

Ekowati disclosed that besides violating rules, the raid is also done to create public order and maintain the beauty of the city.

"Demolishment is conducted to restore the function of sidewalk as pedestrian facility," she explained.