The joint roll call was held to make security arrangements for both the regional head elections (Pilkada) 2017 and the planned November 4 rally.
"This morning, TNI and Polri held a joint roll call for a final check on security for the campaign stage of the Pilkada. The Commander and we agreed to hold this roll call to demonstrate our preparedness and solidarity," Polri Chief General Tito Karnavian said.
Security officers have the obligation to maintain security during the implementation of democratic elections in 101 regions across Indonesia, he said.
"During this roll call, we shared similar perceptions. TNI and Polri are brothers who are most important for maintaining the security in NKRI (Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia). Together, we will protect the security and public order during this vulnerable stage of Pilkada," he said.
He urged candidates participating in the Pilkada throughout Indonesia to abide by the laws and avoid violations.
TNI Chief General Gatot Nurmantyo has expressed his forces readiness to assist Polri in securing every stage of the Pilkada process as well as the November 4 rally.
As many as 4 thousand police and military officers participated in the roll call.
They are part of 18 thousand police and military officers to be deployed during the upcoming major rally.
Among those attending the roll call were acting Jakarta Governor Sumarsono, Jakarta Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General M Iriawan, and Speaker of the Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) Prasetio Edi Marsudi.
A number of Muslim organizations have planned to organize a major rally to protest against Jakarta Governor Tjahaja Basuki Purnamas blasphemous statement concerning the Holy Quran.
They demanded a legal enforcement and justice for taking Ahok to a court for alleged blasphemy.
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto and the National Police earlier said that police was still investigating the alleged blasphemy issue and collecting input from experts regarding the matter. (*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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