Metro Jaya Police: There Is No Excuse for Traffic Offender in Takbiran

Metro Jaya Police appealed all residents who will conduct takbiran (a parade during which participants chant praises to Allah in vehicles around the city) to obey the rule.

Although they are conducting takbiran, we will curb all traffic offenders such as the citizens who do not wearing helmet

Metro Jaya Police Head, Insp. Gen. Tito Karnavian revealed, his side will take firm action against violations that often happen in this parade such as traffic violations.

"Although they are conducting takbiran, we will curb all traffic offenders such as the citizens who do not wearing helmet. Moreover, if the citizen can't show their vehicle ownership documents (STNK), we will also seize their vehicle." told Tito, Thursday (7/9).

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Furthermore, the police will also raid sahur on the road's participant before takbiran because the activities which should be a means charity have turned into a negative.

"Many people who have been abusing this activity by fights and drinking alcohol. We will hold large-scale raids, especially on Friday and Saturday night which is usually crowded," told Tito.

Tito also forbids all residents to bring and light up fireworks in public area. "We only allow the fireworks which not explode," he told.

As reported before, as many as 6,642 police personnel will be deployed to secure Eid Ul-Fitr in five municipalities.