"We have prepared a maximum security to anticipate possible terrorist actions during the commemoration of Labor Day."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Jakarta police are to stand by to deal with any possible terrorist activity during the commemoration of Labor Day on May 1.
"We have prepared a maximum security to anticipate possible terrorist actions during the commemoration of Labor Day," Jakarta Metropolitan Police chief Inspector General Sutarman said here on Saturday.
He however believed that no terrorist would conduct actions that would sacrifice people of the low- and middle-income brackets.
Sutarman said the police also anticipated possible intrusion by irresponsible persons in the rally raising issues such as on social security and outsourcing.
He said the police would declare a full security alert on the Labor Day and on the occasion of the ASEAN Summit. He said he would deploy 14,000 police in stages according to developments on the ground.
He said the police would also ask for help from the military, city administration police and community groups to assure security.
He said the Jakarta police would coordinate with the West Java and Banten police commands for escort at provincial border areas.
Security would be focussed at places of gathering, factories, and other locations, he said.
Among the vital objects to be given special attention are the Presidential Palace, the parliament building, the Hotel Indonesia roundabout and the ministry of manpower.
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