"Let us fight against radicalism and terrorism in the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The entire society and elements of the nation must unite to counter any form of terrorism and radicalism. Indonesia must not lose to radicalism and terrorism," he stated in a written statement received here on Thursday.
He delivered the statement in response to the alleged suicide bombing in the Kampung Melayu area, East Jakarta, last night.
He said the Ministry of Home Affairs expressed deep grief over the deaths of three police officers due to the suicide bombing.
The ministry expressed optimism that the police would be able to expose the perpetrators and the motives behind the bombing.
The bombing incident has drawn criticism from various parties. General Chairman of the National Awakening Party Muhaimin Iskandar also strongly condemned the blast in Kampung Melayu in which dozens of innocent people were injured.
"I strongly condemn the inhumane deeds committed by irresponsible people. They continue to harass us, making this country experience an unfavorable condition," he stated.
He expected the police would immediately hunt down and capture the perpetrators of the bomb attack. He also appealed to the public to report any information related to the bombing to the police, so that the perpetrators can be arrested and tried and punished for the crimes in line with the law.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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