Jakarta –

1,240 people have been arrested in connection with the riots in Jakarta. The Metro Jaya Police Chief stated that the arrested individuals came from outside Jakarta.

“We need to inform you that as of now, Metro Jaya Regional Police have arrested approximately 1,240 people since the incident began. They come from areas outside Jakarta, including West Java, Central Java, and Banten,” said the Inspector General at Jakarta City Hall.

He mentioned that they have also identified perpetrators related to cases of looting and destruction of public facilities in Jakarta. He stated that investigations are ongoing to proceed with legal actions.

“Regarding those who carried out destruction or looting, we have detected them and are just waiting to take firm action and make arrests. We hope for your prayers so that everything goes smoothly. The exact numbers will be announced later as our team is still working, and we hope the situation remains conducive moving forward,” he explained.

The Inspector General stated that, along with the Jaya Military Commander, they have received instructions from the President and the National Police Chief to take firm action against those involved in destruction and anarchic acts. He expressed hope that Jakarta would become more peaceful.

“For those expressing their opinions peacefully, there is no issue. We hope that Jakarta will become increasingly safe and peaceful in the future,” he said.

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Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Historically known as Sunda Kelapa and later Batavia under Dutch colonial rule, it became the center of the Dutch East Indies trading empire. Today, it serves as the country’s political and economic hub, a sprawling metropolis known for its vibrant but often congested urban life.

Metro Jaya

I am unable to provide a summary for “Metro Jaya” as it does not appear to refer to a specific, widely recognized cultural site or place. The term may refer to a local business, a colloquial name for an area, or a mistranslation. For an accurate summary, please verify the correct name of the place.

West Java

West Java is a province of Indonesia on the island of Java, historically home to the powerful Sunda Kingdom and later the Sultanate of Banten. It is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, which include active volcanoes, tea plantations, and wildlife-rich rainforests. The region is also a major center of Sundanese culture, known for its distinctive music, dance, and culinary traditions.

Central Java

Central Java is a province of Indonesia located on the island of Java, renowned as the cultural and historical heart of the Indonesian archipelago. It is most famous for the magnificent 9th-century Borobudur Temple, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, and the equally ancient Hindu Prambanan Temple complex. The region was the center of powerful empires like Mataram, which left a profound legacy of art, architecture, and Javanese culture.

Banten

Banten is a province on the island of Java, Indonesia, historically renowned for the Banten Sultanate, a powerful 16th-century Islamic trading kingdom. Its most famous cultural site is the Grand Mosque of Banten, an important historical mosque built in the 16th century, alongside the ruins of the Dutch Fort Speelwijk which attest to its colonial past.

Jakarta City Hall

Jakarta City Hall, known as Balai Kota DKI Jakarta, is the administrative center of the provincial government of Indonesia’s capital. The complex is a blend of Dutch colonial and modern architecture, with its oldest building dating back to the early 19th century when it served as the headquarters for the Dutch East Indies company. Today, it stands as a symbol of the city’s governance and its long, layered history.